Agage1 83 #1 Posted June 16, 2014 Has anyone ever tried clear coating over a tractor with 30 years of patina on it. I was clear coating the hood of my 854 resto today and had some clear left in my gun. I didn't want to waste it so I lightly sanded the fenders of my 73 12 HP 8 sp and sprayed 3 coats. It really looks good. kinda rat rod like. I'm flirting with the idea of spraying the whole tractor. I'll try and post some pics as soon as our computer is fixed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #2 Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Yip . . . wet sand, motor oil, salad dressing, baby oil, rub hard, clear coat . . . . Edited June 16, 2014 by Zeek 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #3 Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Yeah...that's hot... I dig the look. Edited June 16, 2014 by AMC RULES 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,400 #4 Posted June 16, 2014 I like that too, Zeek. Did you have any problems getting the clear coat to stick after using whatever oils you used? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #5 Posted June 17, 2014 I like that too, Zeek. Did you have any problems getting the clear coat to stick after using whatever oils you used? Actually the clear coat is only good after a sanding. I know some others swear by oil, dressing, you name it. The looks are all different to some extent, so it just kinda depends what you like personally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #6 Posted June 17, 2014 First pic before salad dressing and after second tractor before wet sand and salad dressing and after... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #7 Posted June 17, 2014 Pass the croutons please? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #8 Posted June 17, 2014 Ok here are a few more Craig.... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seuadr 488 #9 Posted June 18, 2014 Ranch? Thousand island? Inquiring minds need to know! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #10 Posted June 18, 2014 I typically use a lightweight motor oil but on occasion I use WD40 and marvel mystery oil... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #11 Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) So you are using the salad dressing/motor oil as the wet sanding....wetness? What grit paper do you use to wet sand when using the motor oil or salad dressing? Edited June 26, 2014 by Jrblanke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #12 Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Sorry, but since it was mentioned I have to ask.......if someone uses salad dressing... Do you find your being followed by flies?, or do you notice the neighbors' dog licking the tractor?? Not trying to be stupid,funny or silly, but just curious.. Edited June 26, 2014 by Terry M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
