Tractor paint on car??
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Tractor paint on car??
have you guys ever heard of/seen someone using this to paint their car. my dad painted a box truck with it a few months ago its made by valspar its called tractor and implement paint its like 75 dollars a gallon. its suppose to be more resistant to scratches etc. i'm thinking about painting my EF sedan with it. what do you guys think??
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Re: Tractor paint on car??
Don't do it. Some of that implement paint is oil-based (like rustoleum). For 75 dollars you could get a cheap single-stage urethane that will hold up much better. Check out smartshoppersinc.com. Or get a real, activated acrylic enamel from them for the same price. Even THAT would last longer.
If you're wondering what the difference is- longevity and gloss. Implement paint isn't really as shiny nor as deep as car paint. ALSO it will fade quickly and look terrible.
If you're wondering what the difference is- longevity and gloss. Implement paint isn't really as shiny nor as deep as car paint. ALSO it will fade quickly and look terrible.
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thanks man. i was wondering because my dad bought 3 gallons of the white so it would be free. and the box van he painted seems to be holding up nicely.... the car has a 12 dollar flat black paint job with hella overspray, faded, different shades on and on . note that this will be temporary as i am eventually going midori green.
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If done properly it's actually not that bad to use. A lot of hot rod guys actually use John Deere's Blitz Black to paint their rides and I've seen a few JDBB paint jobs that have held up for several years. I can't comment on the particular paint your dad bought, obviously, but it can be done. That said, I'd just save up and have a quality job done.
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Thanks for the second opinions guys i prolly wont do the tractor paint. oh and my dad owns a body shop so he can do the quality job when the time and funds come
I am going the try the krylon almond or ivory and do one piece at a time, wet sand, polish etc.
I am going the try the krylon almond or ivory and do one piece at a time, wet sand, polish etc.
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