John Deere Paint?

[tinman955]

I just purchased a used 955 which has sat outside since 1994, I want to get it cleaned up and was thinking about some fresh paint, where is a good place to buy some paint? Also what should I look for as far as an initial service or going over before I start to use it? It has 700 hours on it and has had service since new from dealership where he bought it. What manuals are must have for ownership of this 955?

This is my first Tractor and I find that this board is a great source of imformation, glad to be a part of the John Deere world!!

Thanks in advance,
James

 

[tinman955]

Here are a few pics of the 955,

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/jeazor/DSC05608.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/jeazor/DSC05607.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/jeazor/DSC05601.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/jeazor/DSC05603.jpg

 

[prosperity]

Since I don't have a paint gun setup....

I've used Deere spray paint with good success - seems to be very good paint.

In my most recent touch up, painting where my bucket hooks were welded on, I used a primer from Tractor Supply (Valspar Implement Paint Primer), then used the Deere green for the final coats - came out very well.

I've also used the Tractor Supply Implement paint for my trailer (black) - also seems like a good paint.

Years ago I fixed up an old 332 which was in similar shape as your 955 using Deere paint - with proper prep work, it came out pretty good.

 

[tinman955]

That was my initial thinking of just using a spray can but I think I might try to strip down the metal and use a spray gun, I will have to call around to the paint supply shops and see if they have a one step John Deere green that can be used kind of like the old enamel or laquer paints we used to use.

Thanks again for your help I guess I need to take some time and go all over her and see what I really have,lol.

James

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

Your Deere dealer should have paint in the quart cans as well as spray bombs.

Look on ebay for manuals. They are on there all the time.

 

[tinman955]

Thanks again for the info, will check with them.

 

[kennyd]

Yes, the JD dealer sells the correct color paint, and it is a dream to spray! It's not cheap, but it's good stuff!

ON EDIT: I am talking about the quarts...

 

[Chris2520]

You would really be surprized how well the JD paint in a spray can is. it looks like it was shot from a gun. it is not like old crappy paint at home depot or lowes. it is high quality. its about 10 bucks a can. I painted my bucket after installing new hooks. and it was slick as the tractor hood. if not slicker....

Chris....

 

[marco246]

You can get JD green paint, both spray and liquid, from your dealer. As stated here, they both are excellent quality. I bought a couple gallons three or four months ago--seem to recall it's about $50 per gallon. Painted a trailer and touched up the tractor. I have no special skills, but it looks great.

 

[civesnedfield]

That was my initial thinking of just using a spray can but I think I might try to strip down the metal and use a spray gun, I will have to call around to the paint supply shops and see if they have a one step John Deere green that can be used kind of like the old enamel or laquer paints we used to use.

Thanks again for your help I guess I need to take some time and go all over her and see what I really have,lol.

James

If you are going to go thru the effort of stripping down the paint go all the way and do it right. Go down to the auto supply house and have them order you up some automotive paint. The shine you get is 100 times better than anything JD will sell you and the auto paint will not fade out nearly as quick. I had a friend that restored a B he used auto paint and his tractor looks sweet.