Re: Re: Re: First paint job , need advise

Posted by Rod (NH) on March 04, 2002 at 20:43:57 from (206.152.181.170):

In Reply to: Re: Re: First paint job , need advise posted by Keith B on March 04, 2002 at 07:27:10:

Hi Keith,

Thanks for the kind words. Great idea to practice on the implements, especially back blades. They will give you a nice broad vertical surface on which to find out how heavy you can apply without generating runs and sags. Ironically, the expensive urethanes are really a breeze to apply I think...easier than the enamels. One thing you will likely find with both alkyd and acrylic enamels is that you are walking a tightrope between applying it heavy enough to flow out well, avoiding excessive orange peel and getting it on too heavy and winding up with runs and sags. The trick is to get it just right and that takes some practice. Usually for enamels you give it just enough time to get a little tacky between coats.

Everybody�s situation is usually a little bit different and what might be best for me may not be best for someone else in a particular circumstance. Certainly $$$ enters into the picture for most people and compromises have to be made. Putting a thousand dollar paint job on a working tractor is not necessary in my opinion for it to look "good". My neighbor down the road a-piece maintains his Cat backhoes and Michigan loaders very nicely with a brush and a few gallons of Cat paint :o). They look good to me. To each his own though.

You have realistic, reasonable goals and I am convinced you will make it look good indeed.

Have fun and take care.

Rod

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