Starting B80 Restoration

[whfan74 2,068]

Sounds like you have a well thought out plan........that is the key to any project. Have an idea on what you are going to do before you start. You will be fine and there are many individuals here that are willing to lend a hand!

Good luck with it! :thumbs:

[jdwheelhorse 0]

Pictures of parts to get a face lift this weekend.

PTO pully and related parts, shift lever plate, just starting small.

Picture of hood decal removal:

[MikesRJ 552]

:banghead: Turn that green pig into a RED BEAUTY! :thumbs:

[KyBlue 655]

It'll work better when its back to the original WH red...

[jdwheelhorse 0]

Dont worry, I'm workin on it!

cant complain about a bad paint job when the tractor cost 100 bucks. :thumbs:

[HorseFixer 2,012]

I have used both and I like the restoration series paint It dries much faster and is more glossy IMHO you will want to thin with naptha. :thumbs:

[MikesRJ 552]

" IMHO "

That means "In My Humble Opinion" for you geezer types! :banghead:

[jdwheelhorse 0]

I have used both and I like the restoration series paint It dries much faster and is more glossy IMHO you will want to thin with naptha.

Yeah but dont wanna pay the extra money so i guess ill just sacrifice. Im getting the red oxide primer and IH red implement/tractor. All Valspar. Probably just rattle cans.

[tgranthamfd 29]

I have used both and I like the restoration series paint It dries much faster and is more glossy IMHO you will want to thin with naptha.

Yeah but dont wanna pay the extra money so i guess ill just sacrifice. Im getting the red oxide primer and IH red implement/tractor. All Valspar. Probably just rattle cans.

One good thing about it is, if you do decide to use the restoration series on your more visible, larger parts, it will match the other nicely. This is a comparison, one tractor & implement, and the other restoration.

[jdwheelhorse 0]

I cant even see a difference! Thats cool. Ok well i may do all the sheet metal with the resto series then. whats the best thing to remove the paint with, just paint remover (mineral spirits)?

[DMK855 15]

JD, as far as removing paint, I glassbeaded all of the parts that I could fit in my cabinet and had the rest sand blasted! Only way to go if it is in your budget!! I have a thread in this section. RJ Resto........... I had the frame, front axle, lift arm, 6 rear wheels, and 2 front wheels sand blasted for $100.00. Well worth the money IMO!!

[jdwheelhorse 0]

I cant afford to put that much money into this thing. so i guess ill just remove/sand till i think its enough. i may just paint right over some parts w/ no rust or peeling paint.

thanks though :thumbs:

[MikesRJ 552]

I cant afford to put that much money into this thing. so i guess ill just remove/sand till i think its enough. i may just paint right over some parts w/ no rust or peeling paint.

thanks though

If you don't mind the sweat-equity, and you have a grinder, you could strip them down to bare metal using a 4" heavy wire wheel. The wire wheel makes fast work of it. You'll get much better results starting from bare metal.

[MikesRJ 552]

... This is a comparison, one tractor & implement, and the other restoration.

Like you originally, they don't "see" it even though it's right in front of them. Why don't you point out the difference so that they train their collective eyes?

[jdwheelhorse 0]

Would it be ok to paint in a workshop that is heated by a kerosene heater (as long as im out there) but its around 12-20 degrees so would it take extremely long to dry?

[rickv1957 72]

Dont want to much fumes with a flame heater!,Rick

[bitten 134]

JD I have put my restoration on hold for better weather. The paint can say for the parts to be at least 50deg. I do not know what the outcome would be to paint it in cool temps, but I have way to much time and effort in this project for it to come out bad. I know you want to cover the green up so if you cant wait maybe just give it a quick Earl Shive job, and have a ball with it in better weather. Just my 2 cents.

Good luck with what ever you do to it.

P.J.

[KyBlue 655]

When its cold out, I cheat... Ill spray a part, let it flash off and then stick it in a 200 degree oven for 10-15 minutes...

[6wheeler 637]

:banghead: Nice job on the paint so far, I would use a DA on the old paint( non directional sander) if you got a air compressor. you can get one at northern or some place like that for about 15 bucks the discs are not too expensive either. it will feather your old paint and you can primer over it. also, lighter colored primers will make your paint brighter, remember 3 mils. on your paint is plenty. too thick and you get sags. light coats, top down. enjoy, be creative, don't rush... My wife only yells for about a week when I paint in the basement, and no, the bathroom fan doesn't take the smell out fast enough for her not to notice Good Luck Pat

[dobeleo 7]

Where can you buy the Valspar Restoration Series Paint? Checked out a couple local places listed on their website, they carry Valspar paint but not this specific paint. Any suggestions?

[MikesRJ 552]

Tractor Supply carries it ... in either spray bomb, quart, or gallon.

Quart can: http://www.tractorsupply.com/agriculture-f...ter-red-3474290

[jdwheelhorse 0]

Progress so far...

Before:

After:

Other pictures:

Hood Progress:

I decided to use Krylon Cherry Red because I read about the months of drying time for the valspar so i didnt want to wait that long and im not building a show tractor. Im very pleased with the color and quality of the paint, the hood is next as you can see. Slowly but surely!

[Ken B 3,164]

Nice job on the paint so far, I would use a DA on the old paint( non directional sander) if you got a air compressor. you can get one at northern or some place like that for about 15 bucks the discs are not too expensive either. it will feather your old paint and you can primer over it. also, lighter colored primers will make your paint brighter, remember 3 mils. on your paint is plenty. too thick and you get sags. light coats, top down. enjoy, be creative, don't rush... My wife only yells for about a week when I paint in the basement, and no, the bathroom fan doesn't take the smell out fast enough for her not to notice Good Luck Pat

If you don't have an air compressor Dewalt sells a nice electric DA sander. They work well and you won't have too listen to your compressor constantly run if you use an air DA sander as it needs constant 90psi too work well. Most small compressors can't keep up very well with an air DA sander. Plus it'll keep the electric bill down.

[jdwheelhorse 0]

Got some parts off that i would like to get painted by the weekend:

Both side steps, Belt guard and engine cover (to test the paints heat strength)

Hood needs welded where the latch is, its cracked. Gotta finish sanding, removing paint from hood, then all sheet metal is ready for paint.

Tractor as of now, looks better than it did IMO (because of the Green!)

Sorry the pictures are tiny, if i put them on here regular size they are HUGE

[rickv1957 72]

Your making a great start!,Rick