russellmc301 600 #1 Posted June 21, 2016 i see many have used valspar and i wondering if it is a good paint. i would be using the red primer and then ih red paint with hardener. Is the Sheen nice and it is a durable paint that gets hard? any help is great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,750 #2 Posted June 21, 2016 Problem is that it is no longer made. If you like an oil-based paint Valspar Restoration Series was good. I think Farm and Implement paint is still made, but it is no where as good as the old VRS. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #3 Posted June 21, 2016 is the new valspar better then rustoleum red regal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt-NEPA 755 #4 Posted June 21, 2016 I've been using Valspar IH Red on my horses for some time. I spray with an HVLP gun and hardener. I've had excellent results. I don't think the Restoration Series is still available, but the regular series is. I get mine from Amazon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,023 #5 Posted June 22, 2016 VanSickle makes a real good acrylic enamel that is reasonably priced. I have used it on multiple projects from farm & garden tractors restorations to trucks. If you prefer a oil base enamel they also make that. I use the acrylic because I the dry times are shorter and the gloss is better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #6 Posted June 22, 2016 ok thanks where do you get vansickle from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,023 #7 Posted June 22, 2016 I get mine from Fleet Farm, unfortunately they don't have any stores in OH. I would go to vansicklepaint.com and get the numbers for every thing you need primer, paint, hardener, and reducer (the reducer is the same for the paint & primer if you use acrylic enamel) Then you can check the web for a local dealer, order from fleetfarm.com, or I have a number for a local guy (to me) that I could pm you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,023 #8 Posted June 22, 2016 Looks like Western Ohio Hardware is a Vansickle dealer www.wotruevalue.com/AdditionalPages/Departments/PaintDepartment.aspx. Don't if they have a store close to you though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #9 Posted June 22, 2016 alright i have a few true values in my area can i get quarts of paint and primer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,023 #10 Posted June 22, 2016 Paint & primer is available in qts,#171 red oxide primer, #174 IH red. The reducer 9090 I have only found in gallons. Hardener A7019 I believe is in 8oz cans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,356 #11 Posted June 23, 2016 VanSickle makes good paint...I used some of their Ford blue tractor and implement paint when I repainted my bucket truck...keep in mind this was a cheap/quick rattle can job but it turned out really good. I imagine if you buy all the stuff to do it "right" it would turn out super nice...two weeks after I painted my truck I had a limb get away from me, slid right down the boom and across top of the cab...not a scratch one it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck 246 #12 Posted June 24, 2016 Agreed VanSickle makes great paint. I am a big fan. I am not a Rust-O-leum fan though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #13 Posted June 24, 2016 ok thanks for the help 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
