My paint job on my International 404

[Bobby R]

Thought I would boast a might and show off some before, in progress, and after pictures of an International 404 I used to own. Hope you enjoy!

 

[Mounted Madness]

Awesome. :thumbsup:

I presume the machine runs as well as you've got it looking.

Gotta mention that I'm also impressed with the lack of overspray on the white plank walls of the building you painted in or beside. You got it on the floor, but the fact none is on the walls clearly suggests you truly know what you're doing with a spray gun.

Too much fun. :thumbsup:

 

[Bobby R]

Thanks for your reply. Yeah, I've been painting cars and trucks and tractors for over 40 years now. This is the 6th tractor I've restored, and yes it is very sweet running. I've got a 1971 Ford 2000 now and as soon as mowing season is over and it cools off, I plan to do a quality job on it as well.

 

[mjncad]

Excellent restoration, thanks for sharing.

 

[Nasty135]

That looks really sweet. :thumbsup:

I want to do my Ole 135 Massey one day...

I have a gallon of centari that I bought at a yard sale just the right color of red so I decided to spray an old refrigerator as a warm up to the tractor paint job and had developed a rash by the end of the day ...then started reading about isocyanates and breathing issues not good stuff.. (recommending full suits breathing apparatus etc)

I may not use the centari but I hope I can get my tractor close to your job.

 

[Bobby R]

I bought my paint at TSC. The TSC I do business with only carries the tractor/implement enamal in most any tractor color you're wanting. But you can order the paint online through TSC and get the Valspar which gives your paint job a glossier shine and it's about the same price as what I paid for the regular enamal, before I learned I could get the other online. It shines pretty good but the Valspar gives it even more gloss and brilliance, like show room quality. I'll be using that one on the next one I paint.
Thanks for your comments!