Treepep 570 #1 Posted October 5 I have been attempting to gently remove layers of paint. Original intent was repaint (poorly). Not on purpose of course. No skill. Instead I uncovered this. I'm voting wet sand, keep as is. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,387 #2 Posted October 5 Looks like a 701 hood, with decals. The decals should be removed, original paint will be underneath. A heat gun works well - from underneath. I see at least three layers of paint.... maybe best to chemically strip and wetsand the original paint... my Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 570 #3 Posted October 5 Folks here told me 551. Not my area of expertise. Probably will not strip much further. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,853 #4 Posted October 5 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: Looks like a 701 hood, At first look yes... no cutout for tank, mount hole wrong & hole for gas tank. '61 fer sure tho. 1 hour ago, Treepep said: I'm voting wet sand, keep as is. Depends on what you are using it for. Leave as is has character and speaks volumes about it's past. Clear coat maybe?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 570 #5 Posted October 5 Yes sir, I think clear. I May let the bare metal oxidize a bit but I like it either way like this. Struggling to find a power plant that I want but moving forward. I would love to mechanical restore. I cannot remove the clevis hitch so not happening at this point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,626 #6 Posted October 5 I like leaving the finish as it's found. Yes clean it best you can, knock off any loose stuff. The finish tells it's story. Who dosnt like a good story ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,394 #7 Posted October 6 21 hours ago, Treepep said: I'm voting wet sand, keep as is. Your tractor -- - - your vote! No Electoral College, No hanging chads, No poll watchers, No recounts, You cast the only vote that counts. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,626 #8 Posted October 6 The only exception on not leaving the finish as found that I would make is that if some PO had painted it green and yellow. Then yes by all means paint it ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-85 688 #9 Posted October 6 I recently used this paint stripper for the first time from Walmart (online) and it worked really well if you decide to start fresh! C-85 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
