Paint

[kinelbor]

How much primer and paint will I need to paint my cub?

[kinelbor]

I have the tractor all apart so I can paint the engine and tranny and main frame and then each individual part so I put it together painted. I have an airbrush that I plan to use for small parts and details. I planned to get a few rattle cans so I cover the large area quiclky.

[David C]

I used right at 1 gallon of Dupont Centauri Paint # 96766, along with hardner and reducer...

Use a good Paint no matter what brand you prefer BUT be sure to use a hardner!!!

Also, get rid of the moisture from your air line, (an absolute must).


My 2 cents, David C.

[Dave in Md]

What's the best, economical, way to get rid of the moisture in the line?
Dave (in Md)

[Daniel H.]

What kind of mask do you all use when spraying the urethane or the enamel with hardener?

[David C]

I read somewhere that you put at least 15 feet of metal pipe in line of your airline just before your moisture trap, this allows the air to cool andthe water to condense in the trap...

I did see this one guy who had severe probs take his "shop" refrigerator and run a homade copper coil thru it.

David C.

[kinelbor]

What does the hardener do besides harden...? Can I buy it in rattle cans?

[George Willer]

What does the hardener do besides harden...? Can I buy it in rattle cans?

Well, for one thing, it destroys lungs. There isn't enough money in the world to persuade me to ever use it again!!! As a result of using it I'm not able to paint my Cubs and have to rely on others for painting my tractors.

Look carefully at the imagined benefits from using it and decide for yourself whether it is worth the risk. I know what my answer would be!!!

[kinelbor]

I searched google for paint hardener and it seems to only come up with using hardener to get rid of waste paint. What does it do for the job. From what you said George, I don't think I will be using it.

[Paul_NJ]

If you'd like more information regarding the hazard of hardeners, visit the Painting and Restoration forum on YTMAG.com and search under "isocyanates". Reading the archives pursuaded me to purchase a fresh air breating system before I began painting.

A recent thread contained this quote by one of the moderators"

"A paper mask doesn't do anything but keep some of the paint particles (not fumes) out of your lungs. As to the iso's, you are now on the way to becoming sensitized to them, meaning that sooner are later you will get sick, and still later maybe die if your exposure continues (no joke). A charcoal mask is a requirement for paint without iso's. If you use hardener and you value your life use a supplied air system. "

Here are some relevant links from that same response"

http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ohb/HESIS/iso.htm
http://www.labour.gov.sk.ca/safety/isocynates/printpage.htm

[Patbretagne]

Hmmm, having read all this thread I am very happy that I am using good old fashioned oil based brushing enamel in a very very well ventilated area. I have already had Pneumonia twice and really do not want to leave any more spots on my lungs.
OK the finish isn't exactly as good as a sprayed automotive finish, but in the end as someone, I think George, said recently, "It is only a tractor not a car"
If one is careful chose the right day and the right paint with a little real Turpentine, the finish isn't too bad, Youl see soon because Baby is nearly back together.
Pat