Paint..Orange vs. Orange 2

[k0ua]

There are times when I actually use Rustoleum "close" color paints and with great success. But before fore that, I almost always use Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer. It works. And for certain ground engaging items or things that things will be for sale, I often use a different then OEM finish approach.

For example, a rusty old harrow will get half azzed brushed, washed with a stiff brush and soap and then Rusty Metal primed. Then I may spray on a Rustoleum paint that closely matches the color. I do this because it will take a lot of paint and why waste a LOT of good paint on something soon for sale or will get dragged through the dirt in 20 minutes.

After that Rustoleum color, I skim coat the item with the real McCoy OEM paint. It only takes a little bit. I may not hit all the nooks and crannies but your eye is never drawn to them and the item then looks OEM in correct color and it saves a lot of paint. I've done this for 20 or more years and no one has ever known. Well, I guess they do now.

In one instance, I was painting a 16' harrow that was to be sold. It had all sorts of parts and was going to take a lot of paint. Rather than OEM Case-IH, I got a gallon of red Rustoleum that looked close. Then I skimmed it with maybe a thinned half quart of OEM Case-IH Red. Everyone that saw it said how stunning it was. I've even skim coated smaller implements with a spray can with same end result. Anyway, it works for me.

Now, dang it 'dogs, that makes a LOT of sense.. The kitty is out of the bag though, every one is going to really start eyeballing your stuff from now on.

 

[gwtx]

Lotta water under the bridge since I posed the original question. I had problems with the new to me 8540 and traded it in for a new 7060hdc. Long story, I won't bore "yall". The new tractor came with wheel weights on the rear that looked like they were painted in china.(I refuse to capitalize that). I bought DupliColor DE1620 Chevrolet orange Engine paint, and used it on the wheels. This stuff goes on like 2 part paint, and I cannot tell the difference between the wheels and the newly painted wheel weights. I have read that DupliColor is made by the same company that makes paint for Kubota USA.?? It's not cheap($6.96 at walmart or advance auto) but that's half the price of the OEM stuff, and after all it's going on the wheel weights. I will also use it on implements and maybe touch up in some cases. Just thought I would post my experience. Good on ya, Gary

 

[sixdogs]

Thanks for the update. You will love that M7060 and I believe that series is among the best Kubota makes. I have an M7040 and, while still new, it is shaping up to be the best tractor I have ever owned.

You don't have to use all factory paint but could use a spray can to just skimp coat the items after you have thoroughly coated with some other paint. Then the color will look better as it ages. One company may make the two paints but Kubota is the much higher quality acrylic enamel while the other can is not. I did the off brand paint for many years so understand exactly. Owning an M7060 is so great that I guess the paint is OK.