Valspar Oil-based 'Tractor and Implement' enamel

[MarkG]

Any of you guys used Valspar oil-based 'Tractor and Implement Enamel'? It doesn't look like it has many 'solids' in it and wondering if it is just the particular can I got.

I plan to actually use it to coat out a small MDO sign in my sign shop just to see how it performs (or doesn't!) I have a hunch I'll need at LEAST 3 coats to cover with this stuff. I like to try locally available paints once in a while to see if any of them are any good for sign use. So far, you still can't beat my traditional One Shot sign paints, even though they have tamed them down from the old days.

You can't get the high-gloss from any readily-available water-based paints. I can mail order of course, but I'm looking for locally available products for one-off, quick jobs.

 

[Showkey]

I have had excellent results with the valspar tractor paints. Under the right conditions it has excellent flow out and gloss. Under the best conditions I would say flow out can be amazing considering it comes from a rattle can. Best results with the paint warm and the parts can be heated for a better cure as well.

 

[DieselNut88]

I have had good results with it. I paint my truck frame with it using a air spray gun.

 

[p_mori7]

Valspar is good stuff. They make the rattle can & regular canned paint for Case & New Holland.

 

[Zewnten]

Used it at my last place for any equipment needing a paint job. Roller or gun it came out great. Lots of color options too. Current place uses it too on most of the equipment seems to hold up really well.

 

[Aberdale]

It's pretty decent paint for the price. It will lose it's gloss after a couple years if exposed to extended sunlight though.

 

[MarkG]

Yeah, I have the regular can and usually roll my panels. I figured as much on the fading/gloss loss! There aren't any paints I've found that will match the gloss and durability of the standard lettering/sign paints we use, even though they are also becoming more 'environmentally friendly' (i.e.-----much less durable :S)

Standard exterior latex of high quality is fine for less than gloss finishes, but nothing matches the gloss, coverage/opacity, flow-out and durability of good sign paint. I was hoping to find a good, readily-available, less expensive (than sign paint) gloss paint that had similar durability, but haven't found it yet.

 

[ishiboo]

I have painted a few mower decks with it and some 3-point implements and it's held up well. Seemed to be easy to use, too.

 

[ishiboo]

They do offer a gloss enhancer/hardener, IIRC. But I believe I didn't use it after reading how potentially bad it was for you. Not that the regular solvents are much better without breathing gear.

 

[Affinity Fab]

For the price it's great stuff! I recommend using the optional hardener, it really helps the gloss level & durability of it.

 

[Keith_MN]

I used it on my utility trailer. As another said, it fades out with sun exposure. But it seems durable.

 

[theoldwizard1]

If you read any restoration forums, it is highly recommended. You can add a touch of enamel hardener and it is almost as hard as epoxy.

It will be dry to the touch in 12-24 hours, but a full cure will take days, so be careful with it,

 

[May Pop]

You didnt mention RustOpeum. Menards can mix about 100 different colors. I spray and brush/roll with the Valspar hardener with excellent results.
I also like the Kirker paints sold on the west side of Elgin. Only problem is you have to buy a gallon with limited colors.

Ron

 

[isb cornbinder]

In Canada Valspar is sold at Princess Auto. I have bought and used Valspar and had great results.
I used TREMCLAD to paint the wheels for my 1940 Ford. The result was fantastic. I used my welding positioner to turn the wheels while I sprayed the paint.

 

[nes999]

If you read any restoration forums, it is highly recommended. You can add a touch of enamel hardener and it is almost as hard as epoxy.

It will be dry to the touch in 12-24 hours, but a full cure will take days, so be careful with it,

I agree 100% I tend to use it and put the parts somewhere ill forget about them. The longer you let them cure the better (of course to a point). This is deffintaly not a "paint today use tomorrow" type of paint. However it is extremely durable.

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