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Re: Painting Tractor Body;Spray or Brush?
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Posted by Alberta Mike on August 23, 2000 at 16:30:41 from (209.115.159.105):
In Reply to: Painting Tractor Body;Spray or Brush? posted by TMAC on August 23, 2000 at 14:03:17:
I agree that brush painting of the tractor castings, frame, engine, tranny, etc. works well. Find a good quality bristle brush that you are comfortable with and away you go. Results are probably close to a spray job. Now for sheet metal, brushing just doesn't cut it, so if you are like me (a klutz with a spray gun or no real good place to spray paint), I suggest one of those little 4" rollers and a small tray. You'll be amazed at the result. It's not as good as a professional body-shop spray job, but it's good, and a lot cheaper. The finish will be slightly grainy (sort of like an orange-peel spray job) but very nice. Concave curves can be a challenge, but you can make a 2" roller up from a 4" one easily. Make sure you vacumn out all the fluff and lint from the roller if it is new. Keep your favorite brush handy to get into seams and tight corners before using the roller. I find 2 coats (with primer first) gives me good results. The mylar decals adhere well, even though they at first appear like the decal is sitting on the high spots, but have patience and in a day or so, the decal shrinks right into place perfectly. I have no experience with vinyl-cut decals. Try it out on some old sheet metal, you'll be suprized at the quality, and you won't go to the poor house.
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