WHAT DO YOU USE TO BRING THE PAINT BACK?

[km3h 543]

I have several tractors I would like to restore the paint by polishing instead of repainting. Every time I try to do something like this I end up with a dull finish which I believe is due to minute scratches I put in the finish. I have seen some really fantastic jobs by some of you guys and am wondering how you do this and what you use.

[rmaynard 14,864]

It all depends on the condition of the finish. If you have paint with no rust, just dull, you can use automotive compound. If the paint is rusted, there is nothing you can do short of repainting if you want to get the color back.  Just my worth.

[AMC RULES 36,941]

You mean...   

something like Denny did here?  

[km3h 543]

The paint is oxidized there is no rust. A simple wax job is not enough. Every time I use rubbing compound I get into trouble. Maybe I am not using the right kind??????

[km3h 543]

You mean...   

something like Denny did here?  

Well I hope my will look a lot better when it is finished. Of course Denny did not have what I have to work with. He did a great job on that tractor. What a difference.

This is what I will be working on. Just got it today.

[AMC RULES 36,941]

Here's a great old standby...     

specifically made for removing oxidization from paint.

 

[squonk 38,844]

I sold a Toyota Tercel once that looked like a Pumpkin. After Nu-Finish, It looked like a brand new Orange billiard ball!     

Edited July 22, 2014 by squonk

[oldredrider 2,547]

Meguiar's body scrub makes old oxidized paint look new. Especially the color red.

[Zeek 2,284]

If the paint is oxidized or severely faded:

1. Compound 
2. Swirl Remover
3. Wax

Personally I'd give this a whirl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giCdGU2xZic   Little less work . . .

 

I've used these products with good success.

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

I've had good luck with Meguiars Compound and Polish with my HF Polisher/Sander. But for some reason, my 1990 520-H was faded and I still could not bring it back. It was shiny  when I finished but still faded. That was when Toro started labeling the tractors as theirs. Maybe they had a change in paint formula?