Painting tips on a "rolling chassis"?

[zimm17]

I'm getting closer to painting my 149. I'm not going to fully tear it down, but plan to put it on jack stands, pull the wheels, front axle, and cover the tower and transaxle fins, then spray it all yellow. Somehow tip up the front end and paint from the bottom too.

Then I'll need to prep/paint the fender tub, hood, engine and various brackets and parts too.

I bought a Husky HVLP gun, and case IH paint, reducer, hardener, mixing cups, strainer, tack cloth, and a 3M respirator.

I plan to set up my 10x10 awning over the tractor and lay down a tarp on the driveway for overspray.

Any tips to make it look like my 3 year old didn't rattle can it?

[CADplans]

I hate when my 3 year old paints for me,,,



I expect better...

Painting is like riding a bike,,



If you expect to win a trophy the first time,,, you might be surprised,,,



Practice, especially on smaller parts first, and UNDERSTAND how to mix the paint.

I cheat, I use NAPA reducer, and hardener,,, the hardener, well, you are taking your life in your hands, literally.

I only paint outside, and, if the wind is under 5MPH, I use a BIG fan,,,

Good Luck!!

[bocephus1991]

Practice makes perfect! Find you an old car hood to practice on. Biggest thing is prep. A clean, dry dust free smooth surface. Rough up what your going to paint with 220 grit sandpaper or a gray scuff pad from Oreillys is what I used on mine. Get the rust off and use epoxy primer. I'm no expert. I hadn't painted much at all till a few years ago when I painted my 1200. I now paint all the custom and prototype stuff at work. We mainly use epoxy primer and full crill (acrylic enamel) paint. Start with thin light coats. Shoot one coat lightly then leave it awhile, 10-15 min. Then go back over it. I also find it best to wait awhile before you paint after you mix your paint, about 5-10 minutes. Gives it time to start setting enough to make it easier to paint. Just take your time, follow the directions on the paint.you will do fine!

[Mlamar]

I think that the prep work ahead of painting makes all the difference. I try to have enough time to prep without rushing it.

[IHCadetCollector]

I do the same but leave the engine in. If you drain the oil out of everything and hook a chain around the front and lift it into the air you can get most of it. The outside of the frame is what you'll see anyways so I'd be a little more meticulous on that part. Also, I use the CIH paints. From what I've seen their paints go on really well but I do have some experience doing this.