Ford 7610 Resto

[Morphman]

Rang around there with regards to the clear coat and it seems that no one has it.

 

[diesel power]

Lacquer (spelling might be off) is what it's known as here. Whereabouts are you located. Castle paints in tullamore do it and there's a car paints supplier just up from castle paints in the same industrial estate. A good motor factors should have that stuff on the shelf.

 

[Morphman]

Tried top part and no joy. I'm in the Midlands.
Some are saying that normal lacquer might react with the enamel paint???

 

[diesel power]

Tbh I have used it on smaller jobs using the same paint with perfect results. A whole tractor though is a bit different. Maybe spray a bit of steel sheet and test some clear coat on it before committing to a whole tractor. I got the clear coat in roscrea auto factors. Couple of years ago now but i assume they still do it. Might be worth a call.

 

[Morphman]

Good idea. Will go into top part on way home and get an aerosol can and try it on one panel I have sprayed:Thumbp2:

 

[jd-baz]

Tried top part and no joy. I'm in the Midlands.
Some are saying that normal lacquer might react with the enamel paint???

what part of the midlands you in @Morphman ? right good panel beater supplies in athlone.they would know

 

[jf 850]

what part of the midlands you in @Morphman ? right good panel beater supplies in athlone.they would know

Bradshaws would a good spot too if more in his location.

 

[Morphman]

what part of the midlands you in @Morphman ? right good panel beater supplies in athlone.they would know

Yep not far from Athlone. Gonna give vinny Byrne in blyry a call later

 

[jd-baz]

Yep not far from Athlone. Gonna give vinny Byrne in blyry a call later

Yep thats the place,couldn’t think of the name.got a few bits off them and found them very helpful

 

[Morphman]

Yep thats the place,couldn’t think of the name.got a few bits off them and found them very helpful

Heading up at lunch to get some, 2k clear. It may react with the tractol though buy here's hoping

 

[Morphman]

Well I got the clear. It's 2k so will try a small part on a panel and see. Gonna brush it on as I only want to mix a small amount

 

[Morphman]

Well I tried some on the panel and I think we are good to go. I would assume the paint would blister if there was a reaction.....No signs of that anyway.

 

[Morphman]

Well I tried some on the panel and I think we are good to go. I would assume the paint would blister if there was a reaction.....No signs of that anyway.

 

[Morphman]

Clear coat is on!!

 

[Morphman]

Mmmm

 

[Morphman]

Ok I think

 

[Morphman]

Wheels

 

[diesel power]

Looking very well :Thumbp2:. Safe to say it's better painted now then when she rolled down the production line many moons ago.

 

[Thomas8210]

Looking good :Thumbp2: Should be 13.6R24 on the front if you have 16.9r34 rears

 

[Morphman]

It's not perfect but a working tractor shouldn't be

 

[Thomas8210]

It's not perfect but a working tractor shouldn't be

I agree, no point having something pretty and not using it :Thumbp2:

 

[Morphman]

Right lads I need your opinion on this. What would you do with these arches on the cab.
Cut out and replace the pieces or treat and fill??
Now cutting out may end up with damaging the foam on the inside that is immaculate.

 

[nashmach]

If it was mine I'd be cutting it out and replacing.

 

[Mike]

I dont think its bad enough to cut it out tbh
I'd be cleaning it well down and going the treat and fill route.

 

[Morphman]

So it's one all in the poll for which route I'll take with the arches