regal red paint (quart size)

[1maidenfan 202]

Was wondering if this is the type of paint that some of you buy to paint your tractors?

Thanks

[KC9KAS 4,741]

That is what I use in spray cans, and if and when I paint with a cup & compressor, that WILL be the paint I use.

[Forest Road 594]

I like Rustoleum farm paint on IH red. Quarts and spray cans are redily available.

[Zeek 2,286]

I happen to be trying the same thing right now. So far I like it. Stay away from TSC Majic . .

[1maidenfan 202]

Thanks for the replys, I am currently using the regal red in the rattle can but was wanting to try with a gun. Wanted to make sure I purchased the correct stuff.

Thanks guys. :woohoo:

[mattd860 162]

I mix regal red quart cans with 50% acetone and spray it with a hvlp gun. The finish is fantastic.

[jusjeepn 59]

John, I'm still using Valspar. I bought 3 gal and a ton of rattle cans on closeout @ TSC. It only took 1/3 of a qt to spray the RJ so it should last a long time. Let me know if you want to try some. The majic paint isn't as bad as some believe. I have had good luck with it so far. All of this is Majic paint!

[Zeek 2,286]

I mix regal red quart cans with 50% acetone and spray it with a hvlp gun. The finish is fantastic.

Do you have link to any pictures?

[welderman85 53]

i have used the rustoluem with good results. looks good and holds up pretty good

[CTPhil 53]

I mix regal red quart cans with 50% acetone and spray it with a hvlp gun. The finish is fantastic.

If you mixed up more than you needed would it keep until another time?

[mattd860 162]

I mix regal red quart cans with 50% acetone and spray it with a hvlp gun. The finish is fantastic.

Do you have link to any pictures?

I mix regal red quart cans with 50% acetone and spray it with a hvlp gun. The finish is fantastic.

If you mixed up more than you needed would it keep until another time?

I don't really know to be honest. I do know that if you add hardener it won't last more than 8hrs. But I don't know how long it will last if you only add acetone. To be safe, you should just mix what you plan on spraying immediately after.

[CTPhil 53]

Did you use hardener? Does it work OK without?

Your tractor looks great!

[mattd860 162]

Did you use hardener? Does it work OK without?

Your tractor looks great!

I used Valspar hardener (http://www.amazon.com/Valspar-Oz-Enamel-Hardener-18-4625/dp/B003WL8BO6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1350842707&sr=8-3&keywords=valspar+hardener). I have never sprayed without a hardener so I don't know how it will work without it.

[CTPhil 53]

Thanks! I think I need to up my game. I painted a Gravely L8 with Rustoleum and it turned out well, but took weeks to really harden up, Lots of paint damage during assembly.

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Thanks! I think I need to up my game. I painted a Gravely L8 with Rustoleum and it turned out well, but took weeks to really harden up, Lots of paint damage during assembly.

I think the addition of hardener will take care of this problem.

[mattd860 162]

Thanks! I think I need to up my game. I painted a Gravely L8 with Rustoleum and it turned out well, but took weeks to really harden up, Lots of paint damage during assembly.

Even with the acetone and hardener, the rustoleum paint will need at least 5-7 days to cure/harden. It can be handled after 8hrs and wet sanded after 24hrs (maybe earlier if the climate is dry and warm).

[Wishin4a416 2,191]

What brand or type of hardener do you use with Rustoleum?

[mattd860 162]

What brand or type of hardener do you use with Rustoleum?

http://www.amazon.com/Valspar-Oz-Enamel-Hardener-18-4625/dp/B003WL8BO6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1350842707&sr=8-3&keywords=valspar+hardener

[Wishin4a416 2,191]

_{Thank You. I have hardener for automotive acrylic enamel but didnt think it would work with regular enamel.}

[WHEEL HORSE BILL 7]

I use that regal red and love it. True paint no acetone or hardener and it works awesome.

good luck hope you like it.

[mark89 0]

i use valspar still doit best hardware can still order it for u but looking for somthing new to try more readly out there

[wheelhorse656 20]

Regal red sunrise red 50/50 makes. Great color!! MatchesIH red almost perfectly!

[CTPhil 53]

A nice thing for me is that regal red is also a near perfect match for old Gravely walk behinds, and also 1980's up. One color for everything!