Best Spray Paint

[jlampe94]

Ive been using IH paint from the dealer for a few years, for sure its the right color and it has good durability, i put hardener in everything tho also. I agree a guns the way to go but their rattle cans give a decent finish and durability if thats the option you go with. The colors are IH935 White, and Federal Yellow.

[Matt G.]

Valspar, TSC, etc 'Cub Cadet Yellow' is NOT the correct yellow for an IH Cub Cadet; it is for the 'cyclops' and 2000 series tractors.

[r_nally]

So what type of gun do you use? Looks like I might be able to find a used one for pretty cheap but there are several types...gravity feed etc. I am not sure I want to go this route but I figured I would consider it, by the time I get a gun, reducer, hardner etc I could have painted the thing three times with spray cans.

[r_nally]

I want to do this job right, not do it over year after year. So 1) where can I get the van sickle quarts? 2) what kind of spray gun should I get?

[bocephus1991]

Vansickle IH yellow in quarts or gallons ,least for me is hard to find I had and inside connection and got all my paint cheap from orscelens. Rustoleum is good paint too. I have spray bombed a fridge with IH red and it looks good,but I would use the hvlp gun from harbor frieght and use paint with hardner it to give a better finish and better protection. As all the guys here will tell you don't rush! take your time and do it right, weather its sandblasting or sanding down to bare metal or using stripper. the finish of your paint is only as good as your prep-work!

[Matt G.]

Originally Posted by r_nally

I want to do this job right, not do it over year after year. So 1) where can I get the van sickle quarts? 2) what kind of spray gun should I get?

If you don't want to do it again, I'd recommend some economy-line auto paint. Any place that carries NAPA, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, DuPont, etc. can take the numbers in the tech library and mix the proper colors of paint. Those paints are a 'system' of primer, paint/reducer/hardener that are designed to work with each other, and come with instructions for mixing and even gun setup. This takes a lot of guesswork out of the equation. I use a gravity-feed HVLP gun from Harbor Freight that can sometimes be obtained on sale for less than $20. You'll need some practice for best results, so I'd recommend doing an attachment or two first as practice.

For any paint with hardener (which you need to use) you also need either a respirator with full face mask or a fresh air supply, as there are some nasty chemicals in the hardener that can put you in the hospital. Before you complain about the cost of that (my fresh air supply cost about $330 or so), take note that it's cheaper than an ambulance ride to the hospital...

[johncub7172]

Originally Posted by only1stegall

you dont need a fancy spray gun to do good job. Just a little prep work, and some patience.

find a tractor supply... they carry the correct colors. If you dont have one close, order it offline! I have used these and the color match is perfect.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/spray-p...12-oz--3455513

http://www.tractorsupply.com/home-im...-beige-3455521

That is true. I have painted my 72 with spray can. Would you like to see some picts.? I use only Cub Cadet paint. It is quite expensive, though. And very good quality. I cant understand why people think that using a air sprayer will give you a better paint job. That is crap! It is in the PREP-WORK..

[CaptMax]

Originally Posted by johncub7172

I cant understand why people think that using a air sprayer will give you a better paint job. That is crap! It is in the PREP-WORK..

As a good friend of mine says. "Piss poor preparation, makes for piss poor performance."
He is a professional painter in the automotive industry.
CaptMax

[Matt G.]

Originally Posted by johncub7172

That is true. I have painted my 72 with spray can. Would you like to see some picts.? I use only Cub Cadet paint. It is quite expensive, though. And very good quality. I cant understand why people think that using a air sprayer will give you a better paint job. That is crap! It is in the PREP-WORK..

You haven't painted with a gun, have you? Yes, prep work is key, but rattle can paint does not have hardener in it, so it isn't going to last. My 782 has a couple of pieces on it that are rattle-canned...it's already getting chalky and it chips easily. And yes, I have used CC rattle can paint; same story, and it takes about 3 or 4 months to fully dry and develop some sort of toughness. You also get better coverage with a gun, and have much better control over the whole process.

[bocephus1991]

I have to agree with Matt,rattle cans don't have the hardner in it,and yes it will look good for awhile and may work fine for some,but a harder finish will last forever and won't be as hard to scratch,will be more glossy and mush more durable!