Bodywork/Paint Help

[Hodge71 691]

I need and experts input. This is my first shot at body work and I have some questions. I did all the dolly and hammer work on my 18 auto hood. I primed, guidecoated, wetsanded, primed, reapeat...all day today to find any lowspots. Do I prime again now that I'm close enough to happy for me or is it going to make the finish less smooth for paint. Also, how many coats of paint on this thing? I dont want to wetsand through the red into grey primer when I try to knockdown any orangepeel i will probably have. I'm using Valspar spraybombs. Is it worth the extra cash for the restoration series for the hood and fenders, or is implement just fine?I have Implement and tractor paint for the frame,engine,tranny etc....Its going to be a working tractor and I want it nice but I will be used alot so it doesnt need to be rotisserie perfect.

Thanks in adavance guys....

[ol550 838]

Have used a little of both Valspar paints. Like the way they flow out and look.

For my money I would only use the Restoration Series on a trailer queen.

Mike

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[varosd 1,185]

Jeff,

I used Rustoleum Regal Red....a lot cheaper than Valspar and the Ace is at the bottom of the hill as opposed to the nearest Tractor supply in york or Carlisle. spray paint looks fine but of course it isnt hard like a car finish with hardener added.

[can whlvr 994]

i use rustolium regal red too,but in the quarts,i find it seems a little too light at first but after a year it is a perfect match,at least close enough for me,the draw back is its slow to dry

[Zeek 2,298]

I'm getting ready to do a whole tractor. Guess it depends on what you are looking for in the finished product. Personally I'm gonna buy a gallon of the Valspar at Tractor Supply for $35. I can put hardner in it, shoot it with a gun and hopefully will end up with a smooth hard finish. If you're just looking for a fresh looking 10 footer, I think spray bombs will do a good job.

I figure it will take me multiple cans to spray bomb it so money is not that big of an issue. With all the prep work you already did, it might be worth it

You can get cheap gun at Harbor Freight if you don't have one.

[Hodge71 691]

For all those wanting pics theres a slew of them under 18 auto restoration in this forum. You can follow that thread.....