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Matt (NEIA) 
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 Topic: best wax/substance to bring out color
Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 5:51pm |
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What is the best solution/product to use on old tractors to bring out the paint and give them a good shine? Before i repaint my tractor i'd like to see first how good i can make it look using something on the origional paint to brighten it up so to speak.
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Chris(WA)
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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 5:55pm |
Cheap and easy is to spray it with WD-40 then wipe. Works better than I thought it would.
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JPG AUSTRALIA
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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 6:43pm |
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give it a coat of penatrol,best thing Ivé found after trying dozens of other tricks over the years.
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Gary in da UP
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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 6:47pm |
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Don't wax , if there is even a chance you will refinish. The local Kubota/ Agco dealer told me once upon a time they polish used tractors with orange hand cleaner with the grit [ pumice] in it. Try it on a small spot.
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jjwo
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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 6:51pm |
Believe it or not, we have used it on campers for years, aerosol bathroom cleaner.
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Dans 7080
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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 6:54pm |
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Wizards Finish Cut. Hands down the best thing Ive used. It was recomended by a buddy of mine whos a body man. I was gona repaint but, it did such a good job of taking the oxidation and bringing back a shine Im gona wait a lil bit on the paint.
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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 7:08pm |
 Gary in da UP wrote:
Don't wax , if there is even a chance you will refinish. The local Kubota/ Agco dealer told me once upon a time they polish used tractors with orange hand cleaner with the grit [ pumice] in it. Try it on a small spot. |
I tried that on our farmall smta on a spot around the muffler and it turned a very preaty red and not the ulgy faded color. I was just trying to clean off some carbon on the hood and it worked great for bring back the orgional color!
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HagerAC
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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 8:38pm |
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There is an excellent gritty type of rubbing compound from Napa that I use on many faded tractors and it works excellent. You can add water to it if you don't want it as gritty, just don't use it on anything with a clear coat. LOL
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