Repainting tips for 2182

[texretvet]

What started out as a simple tune up on my 2182 has pretty much turned into a complete tear down and rebuild. Funny how that happens.

I am going to strip it down to the frame and repaint it because I am tired of this crappy paint flaking off of it.

Anyone on here have any special tips or anything for repainting one of these?

Was it some type of metal issue that caused these to have paint troubles? Is there some type of special metal prep that I need to do to get the primer and paint to stick?

Thanks!

[Nubiru]

Originally Posted by texretvet

Is there some type of special metal prep that I need to do to get the primer and paint to stick?

There is a 3M as I recall, process where you use a mild acid and then a second wash coat to set and prep the metal. This allows for excellent bonding and no rust even of bare metal parts for months prior to painting. An old 30s and 40s car restoration guy hooked me up back on a rusty '62 Farmall Cub project. Shissshhh don't let on there's a bit of red in my past... Ask your local paint supplier or auto body supply to just make sure all products are compatible through to clear coat. Good luck and get some before pics up of the tractor. Always better with pics!!!

Paul

[J-Mech]

The reason the paint is flaking is because it was powder coat. They didn't do it right at the factory. All those tractors do that. A little chip in the paint, then the water goes behind the powder coat and starts the rust process, then it just pops it off. I am NOT a fan of powder coat.

Sandblast the frame to bare metal, then paint with an epoxy primer. Follow up with a primer sealer (like a 2K primer) then paint with single stage Urethane (color coat). You can skip the 2k primer if you don't want the added cost. I've painted color right on top of epoxy primer with no issues. I like Nason paint. It's DuPont's cheaper line, and it lasts. Kinda pricy. Jones Blair is cheaper, but harder to find. I also like DuPont's other line Centarri, but it's more expensive than Nason. Put plenty of hardener in the urethane and it will be good and hard.

Your probably going to get lots of opinions, but that's mine. I've painted quite a bit of equipment with the list I gave with excellent results. And the paint still looks good after years of use.

[yeeter]

This was helpful to me.

http://www.icspowdercoat.com/wash.html

[texretvet]

Lot's of good tips! I would like to find a place around here that can sandblast it. I wonder what the cost would be? I think I'm going to buy a small blast cabinet to do most of the stuff, but the frame would be just too big. I have a sand blaster that is just the media bucket and the hose, but I hate to use that thing. Waste of media, and man does it make a mess.

This is where I am now......


This project started out as just a major tune up and has just taken on a life of its own. LOL

[yeeter]

Thanks for the pics Tex! Keep em coming (and I wont comment at all about a project taking a life of its own....)

For sandblasting, you might just do a search on craigslist for it. Some guys have tried a sandblast wand that connects to your pressure washer (wet sand doesnt fly around as much), but here again you are adding water so flash rust might be an issue depending on your planned next steps.

Another note on the powder coat - I think some of the suppliers have a zinc based epoxy primer in powder coat form (if you go that route).

Did you take lots of pics while tearing down? Bag and tag all the bolts? My brain doesnt work as good as it once did so any more than a few hours and I cant always remember how something goes back together....

[ACecil]

Please keep us updated on your progress!

[Sam Mac]

I'm using an attachment fro Northern Tool that hooks to the pressure washer. Very happy with it. Just blow it off after blasting. I use Rustolium Rusty metal primer after. so far all good. just did a 60" haban deck, this is the thread look at #27 to see how it came out.http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...t=29727&page=2

[bocephus1991]

You could probably have a body shop blast it for you.

[Sam Mac]

This is the link about the pressure washer sand blaster.
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=18016