Valspar Implement Paint

[rvr6000]

Anyone have any recommendations on Valspar implement paint. Local Fleet Farm carries this brand. Hoping the snow will melt around here by August so I can get back to work and start painting the Ford Jubilee.

 

[HMCFab9]

I've heard good things about it. I've been told it's better than Rustoleum.
Tractor supply has carried it too, but changed to Majik, which people don't like (from what I hear)
I'm planning on using it... just haven't had a chance yet.

 

[rob in nh]

i've used valspar implament paint, its a oil based enamel similar to rustoleoum. if you use it try and get all your coats on the same day because it can lift or wrinkle the paint. valspar also has a restoration series paint that is more of an automotive paint, it is a nicer finish .

 

[buening]

I've used the Restoration Series of Valspar Implement paint on my John Deere 214 resto. I also used the Valspar hardener with the paint. I've always been impressed with that paint considering its price point. Definitely better than Rustoleum in my opinion.

The regular Tractor and Implement paint is good too

 

[rburke65]

I know Tractor Supply used to carry Valspar, but have now changed ti Magic....I think it's called. I've used the Valspar with the hardener and was happy with the results.

 

[IndyGarage]

I've used the Valspar restoration series, regular tractor paint, Majic paint and rustoleum, and they all are very similar in my opinion.

I liked the restoration paint best. Regular valspar tractor paint and Rustoleum are pretty comparable and are second best in my opinion and I would put Majic last in that group.

However for the price you can't really beat any of them. The only reason I put Majic last is that it dries slowly and I got some pretty bad orange peel spraying it one time.

My car hauler has been outside for a year now with Valspar tractor paint and it still
looks great.

I just did an interior steel stairway with Rustoleum and it looks great too.

I've also used Valspar industrial paint - mixed to match color - with good results.

 

[djb25]

I used the regular Valspar back when tractor supply carried it, and I really liked it. I painted my trailer with their gloss black four years ago and it still looks like new, even though it spends 100% of its life outdoors, in the sun and the snow.

I was less impressed with the new "Majic" paint. I would also put the Valspar ahead of rust oleum, although their professional series isn't bad.

 

[jwith68]

I haven't used Valspar branded paint, but I understand that Valspar is the supplier of CNH paints (Case-IH, New Holland). The paints CNH sells are pretty good. They work well with a hardener, and are pretty durable.

 

[mikester]

My car trailer came from the factory painted with Valspar. It didnt hold up that well. I just did my landscape trailer with paint from JD and it turns out its also made by Valspar. I wouldnt use it again.

 

[Aberdale]

I've used a lot of different paint brands over the years, including Valspar, I've used it with and without the gloss hardener. In the end, you get what you pay for with just about any paint. The Valspar chemistry does a good job of covering and film build. Where it falls short is gloss retention. Using the gloss hardener will extend the gloss life, but it's still not going to last as long as an automotive grade acrylic enamel or urethane.

If you are just looking for color and rust protection, the Valspar will go a good job. Keep in mind that surface preparation is as important, if not more so, than the paint job itself.

'dale

 

[haugy]

Majik *****. I just finished up a paint job with it, and it won't lay down properly. Too thin and its bad of course, but to get a good coating you have to lay it down somewhat heavy. But then it runs like hell. Dries beyond slow. In a heated shop that was kept at 80 degrees it took 36 hours for one coat to cure.

The spots that were flat even with a good level coating, orange peeled.

I won't be using Majik again. It was the only Implement my TSC carries now unfortunately. I'll order Valspar next time if I can find it.

 

[john11139]

I used Valspar restoration paint a couple of times and really like it. Goes on good, sets up fast and and not as prone to run as their regulat tractor enamel. They quit carrying it at my tsc store and I dont like the Majic paint they are using. I called Valspar and there is no one close by that carries their brand and he said they were discontinueing the restoration line of paint. I have used some of the paint that the Case dealer sells and goes on good but the colors are limited to only a few.

 

[Antique Engine]

I've built a lot of hay buggies and shot many, many gallons of Valspar tractor paint on them over the years. I always use the hardener. It's a great value for the price.

 

[PugetDude]

I've built a lot of hay buggies and shot many, many gallons of Valspar tractor paint on them over the years. I always use the hardener. It's a great value for the price.

Nice fabrication work! (paint looks good, too...)

 

[rvr6000]

Thanks for the help. Don't remember if Fleet Farm had the restoration paint there or not....will look next time I'm there. Looking forward to getting the ol' Jubilee back to its original colors.

 

[Antique Engine]

Nice fabrication work! (paint looks good, too...)

I appreciate the kind words a lot. Thank you.

 

[burleyfarm]

Valspars Restoration series with hardner is a good way to go. Majik not so much. Heres a couple of picture of one of my girls wearing Valspar Restoration with hardner in IH Red. I used a gun on the large sheet metal and rattle cans on some of the smaller parts.

and before:

 

[79firebird]

Valspar has now came out with a low voc car paint now. Its not bad for new car paint still meany colors it does not match yet. Drys in the same time as water seams to hold up so far.

 

[Fabric8r]

I know this is an old thread but hopefully this will help someone avoid a headache in the future. I have also used this tractor and implement paint on several occasions. DO Not use a roller that is made of any kind of hair. It Will leave hairs in your paint every where! I even tried a tight smooth nap Purdy roller. The first time it happened i though it was cause my paint was opened and it coagulated. I believe both times i had added some hardener as well. Maybe this is what makes it to sticky to use a roller with. I have had luck using a sponge type roller. It looks very nice sprayed on. but as others have stated dont put it on to heavy in one coat. I Have had it run and it takes a week to dry and is still rubbery. I have also brushed it on. i used a Purdy brush and it looked excellent, brush marked almost disappear. Hope this helps someone in the future!

 

[TractorJeff]

I'd have to look at the can in the Shop which I thought I bought at TSC making it Majic?
It went on well last summer and seems to be holding up well?
I made sure to buy the Hardener or Thinner that was the same brand.

 

[mikegt4]

Take a look at "Yesterday's tractor" forums, they have a forum dedicated to tractor paint and bodywork.
http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewforum.php?f=7&sid=164d7b6cba24102a956740a4a5d129e1

 

[dbabicky]

WOW !! I read the whole post and then looked back at how old this thread is !! LOL !!! I plan on redoing my 1948 Ford 8N this spring and not sure what brand the paint at TSC carries now. Didn't even look at the manufacturer of the paint at Fleet Farm. Guess I'll have to check into this now that I realized the thread is 5 years old.
I just am not sure if I want to go back to factory colors on my 8N or if I want to paint it some other color. The tractor will never be sold in my lifetime because it was my father's. So paint color does not figure into resale value for me.
It's not going to be stock any way do to the fact that I am converting it to an alternator and 12 volt system among a few other up grades.

 

[Bretny]

I have used rustoleum oil based before and it lasts about 4 years outdoors.
I would use rustoleum topside paint as it has UV protection.

 

[theoldwizard1]

If you are buying quarts to spray, any good paint store will also sell enamel hardener. A small amount and you will have a finish the is almost as hard as epoxy paint.

The trick with rattle cans is follows instructions to the "T" ! Any rattle can job will require multiple coats and time between coats is critical. To short and it will cause sags. To long, and the upper coats never really "bond" with the paint.