Posted by dave2 on April 01, 2012 at 04:32:05 from (139.139.35.70):
In Reply to: Clear coat??? posted by showcrop on April 01, 2012 at 04:25:33:
I have seen some tractors at auctions that have had that treatment, and my neighbors once bought one that way. It sure was shiny when they got it delivered, but it didn't last more than 3-4 years. The coating was peeling on the ones at the auctions too. I'm sure that it was due to lack of prep. If you take the time to clean well, scuff all the good paint, acid wash all the rust, mask or remove parts that shouldn't be coated, then the coating would adhere for a few years. Buuuuuuut, that is why people use primer. If you are going to do all that necessary prep work, you may as well get some value for your time and shoot primer so that the topcoat will adhere for 15-20years.[/quote:bb88219bf0]
After I posted this, I was playing on google and found a thread from a year or so ago (from here also) talking about WD40 and (also) linseed oil. May try the linseed oil (since I have several cans on hand) on a couple parts and see what happens. A side effect I hope to get out of it is making it easier to hose off dirt/mud. Won't have a peeling mess that way either.
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