Salvaged an original paint job

[prondzy 3,881]

Just wanted to share a couple pics of the 876 i picked up at Portage Garden Tractor Daze. Here is the before i intended on polishing it and applying new decals  (still have to get a hold of Terry) 

Before

 

AFTER

 

Hope you like them

[953 nut 55,392]

        Couldn't tell there was that much paint under all that oxidation and grime.         

[AMC RULES 37,133]

Better than new.  

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175]

Looks Nice ,Mike.  

[WHX?? 48,851]

I was most impressed as to how it ran and how strong the hydro was. Don't see that often on a new to me tractor.Most often they need carb cleaning, motor or tranmission or electrical work. If you get the time Mike a few tips on some clean up tips would be great! 

[Achto 27,638]

Great job Mike!! It doesn't hardly look like the same tractor.

Edited July 17, 2017 by Achto

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497]

almost looks like you painted it, great job.

 

Glenn

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Very sharp looking tractor.

I too thought it was a strong machine when you were doing the "chain pile" at Portage!

[AMC RULES 37,133]

 Tips&tricks please.  

[jackhammer 546]

That tractor looks great.

 

[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,999]

You do great work. I have a 753 I should do that with. What is your process you use to make them look like that?

[82Caddy 851]

Also in for info or products and process to get those results. Looks awesome. 

[WHX?? 48,851]

Plans for the seat?

[ACman 7,618]

...To all that above ! 

 

@stevebo just did a cut (2000grit wet sand maybe 3000) , and buff on my 1057 at the Big Show    . It turned out beautiful but my paint was in  better shape than yours to start with  . Please spill your guts   give us the details  !

[prondzy 3,881]

Wow thanks for the compliments.    Unfortunately this process is an old family secret . I will say it was done by hand, and took about 20hours of labor. And once again  for the compliments. 

[WHX?? 48,851]

Oh so that's it...old secret recipe. .. that's it  you guys are cut off from rustling in Wisconsin.... yah right like that's gonna happen! 

[dclarke 4,032]

Looks good, Mike! 

[prondzy 3,881]

27 minutes ago, WHX11 said:

Oh so that's it...old secret recipe. .. that's it  you guys are cut off from rustling in Wisconsin.... yah right like that's gonna happen! 

Funny thing this one was from WI

[608KEB 795]

Looks nice. I always attempt a Resurrection on a WH before repainting.

[ebinmaine 67,762]

Fantastic work!