Tractor & Implement Paint??????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Matt21lutz · 02-28-2014, 11:44 PM

So I was over at tractor supply the other day and noticed they sold tractor paint. kinda obvious. But was wondering if anyone has ever used it? I thought since it was tractor paint that it would a good paint, stand up to time and would be pretty durable. Also what should I thin it with? Paint thinner or something else? I have three gravity feed paint sprayers with regulator on my compressor (300 gal capacity) and have the breather.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 03-01-2014, 12:06 AM

I plan to use Zero Rust on my truck which is now going to be a 4x4. So I only care if it is one color, and won't scratch off too easily. Also they have quite a few nice colors I am interested in.

You can thin it with acetone or paint thinner, but many of these types of paint were designed to be rolled on too. They flash dry slower so they will self level quite a bit to a rough orange peel look.

You just have to test how much to thin them by as there is probably not much info out there.

There is a forum dedicated to people who rolled on Rustoleum, and have got quite awesome results. Typically they roll on a couple of light coats, and then color sand. Then a couple of more coats with sanding in between coats.

I saw a 1/2 done one on a beater 4x4, and it looked fine.

D13 · 03-01-2014, 08:21 AM

If you are making a mud truck and just want one color, the crappy obsolete technology tractor paint is fine. Gloss can be good but not usually. Fades in the sun. no 2 cans are the exact same color. Thin with naptha NOT thinner or it will never dry.

The stuff is OK for under the truck or on the blade of a snow plow Most of the tractor guys won't use it on tractors they care about.

whitedog76 · 03-01-2014, 05:57 PM

My dad restores old tractors. He's been using the Van Sickle line for years. I think Tractor supply sells Majic paint, basically the same stuff.

They have a hardener catalyst for their paint and I believe they now have clear coat.

For good adhesion, I'd use their primer.

All the paint is is just a single stage enamel. It's basically the same thing that Maaco uses and the same stuff you can buy at Autozone now.

A good paint job is 90% in the prep work.

http://www.vansicklepaint.com/tractor/index.html

http://www.majicpaints.com/products/farm/tti/

02-28-2014, 11:44 PM	#1
Matt21lutz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 104	Tractor & Implement Paint??????? So I was over at tractor supply the other day and noticed they sold tractor paint. kinda obvious. But was wondering if anyone has ever used it? I thought since it was tractor paint that it would a good paint, stand up to time and would be pretty durable. Also what should I thin it with? Paint thinner or something else? I have three gravity feed paint sprayers with regulator on my compressor (300 gal capacity) and have the breather. __________________ My current ride: 1983 C10 Silverado LWB - Work in Progress

03-01-2014, 12:06 AM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,608	Re: Tractor & Implement Paint??????? I plan to use Zero Rust on my truck which is now going to be a 4x4. So I only care if it is one color, and won't scratch off too easily. Also they have quite a few nice colors I am interested in. You can thin it with acetone or paint thinner, but many of these types of paint were designed to be rolled on too. They flash dry slower so they will self level quite a bit to a rough orange peel look. You just have to test how much to thin them by as there is probably not much info out there. There is a forum dedicated to people who rolled on Rustoleum, and have got quite awesome results. Typically they roll on a couple of light coats, and then color sand. Then a couple of more coats with sanding in between coats. I saw a 1/2 done one on a beater 4x4, and it looked fine.

03-01-2014, 08:21 AM	#3
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Tractor & Implement Paint??????? If you are making a mud truck and just want one color, the crappy obsolete technology tractor paint is fine. Gloss can be good but not usually. Fades in the sun. no 2 cans are the exact same color. Thin with naptha NOT thinner or it will never dry. The stuff is OK for under the truck or on the blade of a snow plow Most of the tractor guys won't use it on tractors they care about. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

03-01-2014, 05:57 PM	#4
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Tractor & Implement Paint??????? My dad restores old tractors. He's been using the Van Sickle line for years. I think Tractor supply sells Majic paint, basically the same stuff. They have a hardener catalyst for their paint and I believe they now have clear coat. For good adhesion, I'd use their primer. All the paint is is just a single stage enamel. It's basically the same thing that Maaco uses and the same stuff you can buy at Autozone now. A good paint job is 90% in the prep work. http://www.vansicklepaint.com/tractor/index.html http://www.majicpaints.com/products/farm/tti/



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