just got another 312,8 , and while snooping around oiling ,checking etc., just thought I would see if the long ignored paint would come to life. using two different types of cleaners ,brought amazing results . using TURTLE WAX RUBBING COMPOUND, HEAVY DUTY CLEANER PASTE, first to initially lift and clean the paint. then using MEGUIRES DEEP CRYSTAL PAINT CLEANER LIQUID after cleaning off the compound . you could instantly see the paint break thru into a brilliant red . tried it on a number of dull flat looking areas, same result, mirror like deep red paint ! so in addition to dragging this tractor from the grave, along the way I will also bring back its paint. this is something I did today on my new/old horse, nothing like a bucket of oats and some new shoes, horsing around , pete