My Original Restoration

[ihcc104]

Primer:
Will any metal based primer work for the Cub Cadet Paint?

Paint:
I see in the posts below that people have had luck with 50/50 of Paint and reducer with a cap of hardener. Now, I am doing my Original and need to know what White to use, I am not using that cream crappy "white" color for my hood that CC sells now. What other manufacturers make a white color similar to the O's white and is durable like CC paint?

Next Decals:
I am going to get my decals from Maple Hunter, but I need the mower deck decals also but they don't have that one. The ones with those red arrows and such. Anyways, just wondering what you all thought about Maple Hunter Decals?

Assembly:
I plan on spending the extra $ to get SS bolts and nuts, but do you all think it would look better to leave them unpainted or paint them yellow? It almost seems silly to paint them since when I am putting it back together inevitably the wrench will take some of it off the heads of the bolts.

[Methos]

Originally Posted by ihcc104

Primer:
Will any metal based primer work for the Cub Cadet Paint?

Paint:
I see in the posts below that people have had luck with 50/50 of Paint and reducer with a cap of hardener. Now, I am doing my Original and need to know what White to use, I am not using that cream crappy "white" color for my hood that CC sells now. What other manufacturers make a white color similar to the O's white and is durable like CC paint?

Next Decals:
I am going to get my decals from Maple Hunter, but I need the mower deck decals also but they don't have that one. The ones with those red arrows and such. Anyways, just wondering what you all thought about Maple Hunter Decals?

Assembly:
I plan on spending the extra $ to get SS bolts and nuts, but do you all think it would look better to leave them unpainted or paint them yellow? It almost seems silly to paint them since when I am putting it back together inevitably the wrench will take some of it off the heads of the bolts.

I wouldn't use the SS grade 5 is what they used at the factory. I love the look of unpainted bolts but there is lots of extra work and care with doing it that way.

[ajcombs]

Originally Posted by Methos

I wouldn't use the SS grade 5 is what they used at the factory. I love the look of unpainted bolts but there is lots of extra work and care with doing it that way.

Ask him how he knows I'm with Duke put together with grade 5 and then paint it. Thats the way it was done. Otherwise lots of washers to keep the paint from chipping off. Parts that need masking in odd places that need paint like the rear axle tubes to rear housing. If enough attention spent on it though and it would would look great either way. Please take lots of pics and share!!

[ihcc104]

Originally Posted by ajcombs

Ask him how he knows I'm with Duke put together with grade 5 and then paint it. Thats the way it was done. Otherwise lots of washers to keep the paint from chipping off. Parts that need masking in odd places that need paint like the rear axle tubes to rear housing. If enough attention spent on it though and it would would look great either way. Please take lots of pics and share!!

Okay so let me make sure I understand you here... I should assemble the tractor with grade 5 then paint it as a whole? I was under the impression it was better to take it apart and paint individual pieces so that between the pieces have paint. I am not arguing here, just wondering.

Also, any idea with what white paint to use? Should I just use a white enamel paint from any hardware store?

[Methos]

Originally Posted by ihcc104

Okay so let me make sure I understand you here... I should assemble the tractor with grade 5 then paint it as a whole? I was under the impression it was better to take it apart and paint individual pieces so that between the pieces have paint. I am not arguing here, just wondering.

Also, any idea with what white paint to use? Should I just use a white enamel paint from any hardware store?

That is correct.

The paint codes from the tech section of the site.
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19

[ihcc104]

Originally Posted by Methos

That is correct.

The paint codes from the tech section of the site.
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19

Okay,

And anywhere that sells Martin Senour is like 80 miles from my house, and PPG I am not sure, never heard of it. I guess any old while paint it is. I am not driving 80miles. lol

[gcbailey]

Originally Posted by ihcc104

Okay so let me make sure I understand you here... I should assemble the tractor with grade 5 then paint it as a whole? I was under the impression it was better to take it apart and paint individual pieces so that between the pieces have paint. I am not arguing here, just wondering.

Also, any idea with what white paint to use? Should I just use a white enamel paint from any hardware store?

if you find any old factory photos, the tractors were assembled mostly together and painted. If you want to be "true" to restoration, that's how it's done. However it's your machine. When I did my 127 I did it in sections, there were a few small parts I painted separately (heat shields, etc...).

The stainless steel is a nice "bling" factor in some spots. but again... Just have fun with it.

[4SPEED]

my 582 is 2 stage and the 125 is 1 stage Martin Senour paint. love it. it flows out nice.