Paint

This H was painted with Quality Farm & Fleet paint. As my air compressor was broke I used spray cans believe it or not. It is oil based and I am very happy with the way it turned out. I only wish I could have used my air sprayer as I could of added hardener and it is only about $17.00 a gallon as opposed to $4.50 a can for spray paint. I got mine on sale for $2.50 @ 17 cans. I used spray primer from Wal-Mart @.99 cents a can, as well as the aluminum for the wheels. I have less than $100.00 in this tractor for paint and decals. I am very pleased and will use there paint for my Cub and Super A this spring. It matches well and one gallon will do both tractors. As opposed to IH 2150 from the dealer at $125.00 a gallon. I am not that picky and if people don't like my paint they don't have to look at my tractor. There other colors also match well, I have saw some pics of a JD A done with their paint and it looks good too. Sorry to ramble on. Just remember a good primer undercoating is as important as your top coat of red. By the way that is only one coat on my tractor and it has been sitting outside since I painted it and still looks that good maybe better since it has cured out. Bill {Antique Acres}

Downside is the CT paint takes a LONG time to cure: Tack-free takes 24 hours - plan on 48 hours between coats. Also the cured finish is softer than the OEM paint, though it only is a problem high wear areas like the pedal treads and tranny deck (and it's quickly and easily touched-up). Use of a hardner would probably help.

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