Equipment painters questions

[bdymnjm]

I am looking for prep and paint ideas for a farm tractor engine and chassis.
Thanks,

Jim

 

[rockwithjason]

Power washer and scotch brite pads

 

[slip knot]

First off, fix the major oil leaks now. nothing looks crappier than a tractor leaking oil all over the new paint. Next get some good degreaser. I use zep purple. spray it on straight and scrub the areas that are really oily. pressure wash it off. That usually takes care of the greasy parts. rusty and lifting paint need to be addressed too. Wire wheel, scotch brite, soda blast, whatever works easiest for you. Hit it with a wax/grease remover prior to primer coat.

 

[Motorman55]

Ace Hardware has their own brand name oil base paints for machinery and tractors with matching colors for several different makes/marques of tractors.

The paints come in both quart cans (you can brush on or thin and use in your spray guns) and also large size spray cans. Very good matching of both.

I've used these on forklifts and various types of lift equipment. If brushed on the paint flows out very well to a nice glossy finish.

Very similar to Rustoleum oil base type paints. Might actually be made by them, not sure.

 

[Cyberbear]

It's absolutely necessary to get the base surface clean before applying a machine grade enamel, or epoxy paint for greater durability.

 

[stimpy]

we pressure wash with a caustic soap to strip the grease and oil off the paint and also it etches the paint , if the paint starts stripping keep peeling it off with the pressure washer , do not sandblast motors/axles or cylinders as the grit will get forced into the seals and gaskets and they will leak . then a wipe down with acetone to remove any dust , and we used a alkyd enamel industrial paint from ace hardware ( made by rustoleum ) and now Valspar is owned by rustoleum , no hardner unless it says on the label , and let dry for 2-3 days before removing any paper . and we used a pressure pot , or small roller ( 3") the finish comes out like glass