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Don(MI) 
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 Topic: Implement paint? What have you used?
Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 2:09pm |
Have multiple implements to paint up, and might get started in a couple weeks depending on what else is going on.
What is the best implement paint, for cost and durability, also non-fading?
Anyone have a good match for PO#1 and #2?
I would like a good paint, but don't want to spend money on PPG or automotive paint really. The SC equipment I have, will get scratched eventually.
thanks!
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John (C-IL)
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Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 2:32pm |
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I've had good luck with Van Sickle on implements, not an automotive finish and it doesn't fade bad if the implement is in the shed most of the time.
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Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 4:06pm |
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2nd on van sickle
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Gary in da UP
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Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 7:39pm |
Don, I built this utility trailer in 99, with used steel salvaged from an aircraft hanger left over when Kincheloe AFB closed. When the welding and grinding were done I sandblasted, primed and painted with X-O Rust from true value hardware. Adheres very well but it has lost its gloss. The products I used were alkyd enamel. Due to climate change, Al Gore and the EPA , I don't think that the newer , cheap paints would hold up this well. But if you can get some xo rust, try it. Gary
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Don(MI)
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Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 9:24pm |
I have heard of van sickle on here before, what hardware store carries this paint? I don't think I have seen this paint locally.
Gary, dang nice trailer, looks good!
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Gary in Texas
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Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 3:54am |
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Google Van Sickle, on the site is a dealer locator, using your Zip code
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Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 5:50am |
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They have a near perfect match to Persian Orange1.
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Don(MI)
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Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 6:05am |
Looked all over the site, and could not find a dealer locator??
Dave, you don't happen to know the paint code match for PO #1? thanks!
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Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 7:08am |
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I also like the Van Sickle they have a hardner that goes with it helps with gloss and durability. I get mine at a Fleet Farm store and special order PO 1 . One must remember it's still hardware store paint and will not last like automotive paint, however as said if kept under cover will do well.
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GregLawlerMinn
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Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 7:24am |
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I have used the Valspar Restoration Series paint on several rehabs. Am not a painter and am color blind; however it went one very nice and looks good. Did 2 coats with no hardner and final coat with hardner (advice from a real good painter). Purchased the paint at Fleet Farm.
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Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 7:55am |
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I purchase Van Sickle paint at Orshelins.
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Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 11:29am |
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At work we are using Majic paint with Wet Look hardener. When it drys we scuff it and put on a Urethane Clear. Seems to be working great.
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