Thread: Anyone use Ford/New Holland Tractor Paint?

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I always thought I would paint my '36 bright blue metallic, but I'm not sure it's right for my car. I want to paint the engine and the interior trim with light gray, Ford tractor paint. While I was looking for the paint I saw that New Holland tractor has a new vibrant blue. I saw one of New Holland's larger tractors in vibrant blue and loved it.

I wrote to a Ford/New Holland parts distributor to find out more about the paint but never received a reply. All of their paint is enamel and it's very reasonable. I would like to know if this paint is suitable to paint my car with? My car is solid and straight, so I'm not necessarily looking for a cheap paint job. I appreciate any advice you can give me. Thank you.

Bill

Not all of the paints are glossy but very durable. Lasts a long time. Also takes a longer time to cure but worth it for longevity. The blue you refer to will have to be adjusted with your thinner for gloss and yet it will still have an older single shot look to it like a car out of the early 70's or sixties. New Holland makes a clear that they claim is compatible to gloss it. I
ve never used it though. They state that a good prep job on the cured paint will accept it and gloss it up. You'll have to get brave on that one.

Originally Posted by 36tudoor

I always thought I would paint my '36 bright blue metallic, but I'm not sure it's right for my car. I want to paint the engine and the interior trim with light gray, Ford tractor paint. While I was looking for the paint I saw that New Holland tractor has a new vibrant blue. I saw one of New Holland's larger tractors in vibrant blue and loved it.

I wrote to a Ford/New Holland parts distributor to find out more about the paint but never received a reply. All of their paint is enamel and it's very reasonable. I would like to know if this paint is suitable to paint my car with? My car is solid and straight, so I'm not necessarily looking for a cheap paint job. I appreciate any advice you can give me. Thank you.

Bill

You don't have to use New Holland paint to get the color... A paint store should have the color formula and be able to mix it in single stage or BC/CC..... I did a buddy's little 8N Ford tractor in BC/CC original colors, it looks way kewl!!!!

Thank you for your input NitroWarrior, that's what I was looking for.

Dave Severson, I appreciate your information too. I never consided going to a local paint store. I just figured that no one could beat $58.12 a gallon. I'm sure the shipping cost would be high though.

Since the tractor engines are painted with this paint, is there something special about it? I want to paint all of my engine parts that do not have a natural metal finish. Thanks again.

Bill

Just grab you a 6inch brush and go for it! Everybody is a painter these days it seems. If its cheap and good, everyone would be using it. Be careful!

nothing special that I know of.... Only paint I ever bought off the net that came out cheaper then buying locally was a couple gallons of DuPont Chroma Base that nobody else bid on....

IMO, there are a lot of things to consider on paint other then just the cost of the materials.... Most of the farm equipment I've seen has an orange peel condition.... Could be the application, could be the materials used. I guess it depends on what kind of finish you want. I'll never understand someone spending big bucks to build a car, then buying cheap materials for the paint.... If applied right, any quaility paint can give good results, however. The old trusty acrylic enamel will still look good, some of them even have a clear coat available to enhance and protect the paint..... When shopping for paint, the price is based on the results you want, be realistic on your expectations!!!!!

Big Dude, my paintbrush technique is terrible. I'll leave the painting to the pros. I just wanted to know if the paint is suitable for my application.

Thank you once again for your sound advise Dave. I'll find out where the painter's expertise lies.

Bill

I have a gallon of the Ford tractor gray that's going on mine, someday. I also have some international harvester red , some JD semi flat black to use with it and JD green that I will never use. I got it all at an auction for $4

I'm actually eyeing New Holland AG Red and International Harvester Case red. Dupont Industrial coatings is the brand I will go with, if I go that route. Topped with the clear coat mentioned above. I'm going to experiment on something small like a fender and see how it goes! Hopefully will be able to do this late Fall if the weather maintains itself, or next spring. Got to get the body work done first!