Rustoleum Heavy Duty Farm Impliment paint

[erichill]

I picked this up from Tractor Supply. Had not seen it before. But i have to say this paint is nice and thick and fills pitted metals and deep grooves nicely,  Had these deep grooves in the wheel hub below, and this is just one coat and wasn't applying it heavy but the paint  filled them.  They also had semi gloss black that I can see myself using on some of the frame components that are pretty pitted. Anyway thought some might find this useful. 

[JFranklin]

Might just be the original formula re-labeled since they are making latex otherwise. It looks just like the paint I remember.

[cxgvd]

My local farm store carries an alkyd enamel made by Van Sickle, Lincoln, Nebraska.  Comes in all the tractor colours, black and red oxide primer too, and I've been happy with the paint,  Good luck with your project, Gary

[jpage]

I have used the Rustoleum and the Majic paints from Tractor supply with very good results. I add a little AE hardener for faster drying and better gloss. The price is a lot better too. 

[erichill]

1 hour ago, JFranklin said:

Might just be the original formula re-labeled since they are making latex otherwise. It looks just like the paint I remember.

I figured that too but thought what the heck.  It is thicker than their normal enamel paint. I imagine it wont go as far, but for covering up badly pitted metals is what I will use it for.

[Akstraw]

I have heard a number of positive comments on this particular paint.  My own experience with Rustoleum products has been excellent over the past 50 years (can’t believe I am old enough to say that…).

[vintage1]

Thanks for the info, I have not heard of that particular Rustoleum paint. 

[keiser31]

I applied Rustoleum with a brush on my 1931 Dodge coupe when I was 15 years old....still holding up.

[63RedBrier]

I was just in TS the other day looking at the gallons of farm implement paints!  I was amazed how many different colors of RED they had!  Maybe 4-6?  Massey Ferguson, International Harvester, etc…. Prices seemed reasonable too.

[yachtflame]

When I took my LaSalle frame down to bare metal, I painted it with Rustoleum that I had put in the freezer for a couple days. It was a little stiff to brush on but it flowed out like glass before it started to dry. I learned this from a 90 old painter. 

[Steve Braverman]

I was thinking of painting my entire model T with this paint.

[Terry Bond]

Wonder how it stands up to UV light?  Rustoleum paints at one time had a reputation for turning dull when exposed to sunshine for extended periods of time.  They were always thought to be great on chassis and areas where the sun doesn't shine!

Terry

[barry22]

2 hours ago, Terry Bond said:

Wonder how it stands up to UV light?  Rustoleum paints at one time had a reputation for turning dull when exposed to sunshine for extended periods of time.  They were always thought to be great on chassis and areas where the sun doesn't shine!

Terry

 

 

 

It still does. Applied black Rustoleum paint to a mailbox and within several months it looked like it was painted with dull gray paint.

[Dandy Dave]

What if it was painted with a glossy clear coat after? Would it then retain it's shine?

[jpage]

It does seem to fade a little with age and maybe the hardener may help with that. I just use it on chassis  and small parts but I don't think I'd use it as a finish coat on a car. I did paint some wooden rocking chairs with it and it's held up really well throughout the summer.

[Larry Schramm]

7 hours ago, barry22 said:

 

 

 

It still does. Applied black Rustoleum paint to a mailbox and within several months it looked like it was painted with dull gray paint.

 

I too painted a metal exterior door with Rustoleum and within a year it looked "chalky".  Not the best IMO.

 

For the paint from tractor supply, I use the tractor paint.  It seems to hold up well, at least from my experience. 

[Mike "Hubbie" Stearns]

7 hours ago, Dandy Dave said:

What if it was painted with a glossy clear coat after? Would it then retain it's shine?

You can’t use a clear coat. It will react with rustoleum. Mike

[John_Mereness]

Try Rustolium "Rust Converter Primer" first