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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Roothawg, Oct 26, 2022.

  1. BamaMav
    Joined: Jun 19, 2011
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    BamaMav
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    from Berry, AL

    I brush painted my trailer with the Majic paint from Tractor Supply. One coat was all it took. I had done some welding on it, didn’t do any more than grinding the welds a little, slopped it on. Turned out great.
     
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  2. wheeldog57
    Joined: Dec 6, 2013
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    I used the TS red and rolled it on right out of the can. Very durable however the red fades after even a few months while stored inside. 20170527_175759.jpg
    Easy to "freshen up" when needed
     
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  3. Roothawg
    Joined: Mar 14, 2001
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    I have never heard of the Van Sickle, I will check it out at my local tractor supply.
     
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  4. alanp561
    Joined: Oct 1, 2017
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    It's not "faded", it's "patinaed" ;)
     
  5. I brush painted mine about 6 yrs ago with this, it's still holding up good

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  6. gene-koning
    Joined: Oct 28, 2016
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    When you go to your local farm store to buy your paint, if there is an option for farm equipment or implement paint, spend the extra few bucks to buy it, its better stuff then the plain old oil base paint.

    If you choose a color other then black it might start to fade in 5 years, the hardener helps slow the fade. Black doesn't seem to fade nearly as bad as red, and red is about the worst for fading.

    Brush it on, or roll it on, that gives a thicker coating then spraying will. If you spray it, you will probably have to thin it, and that also weakens the finish. If you can get it out of the sun while you are painting it, it will smooth out better. After its painted, put it in the sun to harden better. Buy a few cheap brushes, and throw them away when the start to fill up.
     
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  7. Moedog07
    Joined: Apr 11, 2011
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    Our Tractor Supply has not carried the Van Sickle paint line in at least five years. They switched over to the Majic brand. I have however seen that brand for sell on Amazon.
     
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  8. Roothawg
    Joined: Mar 14, 2001
    Posts: 24,523

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    I'm just impressed that they have a Tractor Supply in Norway.
     
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  9. 2OLD2FAST
    Joined: Feb 3, 2010
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    from illinois

    Norwegians got farms too ! LOL
     
  10. Roothawg
    Joined: Mar 14, 2001
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    I guess so....
     
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  11. MeanGene427
    Joined: Dec 15, 2010
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    MeanGene427
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    from Napa

    You do have to be careful with bright colors in the TS paint, especially the International red- the color will fade if left in the sun much. The antique tractor guys argue over this stuff at length
     
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