So what do folks think about the valspar Tractor supply co. line of paint

aallison · Nov 6, 2011

A buddy and I are making a train to pull kids around and make some money for charity. We are using the TSC paint. The flat panels I used Rustolum primmer, then the TSC paint was rolled on. Then sanded smooth and the second coat using a sprayer. Came out fine for me.

And another vote for the hardner they sell. But use a respirator, its some nasty stuff.......

benmack1 · Nov 7, 2011

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I don't know about the Valspar Tractor paint but a lot of paint is listed as "Industrial Paint" which makes you think that it's made for heavy duty use BUT what it really means is that it's made for use on items that are always kept indoors and that it contains no UV inhibitors. That's why it's usually less than half the costs of automotive paint. UV inhibitors are one of the most expensive components in the paint but if you don't add them the paint will fade badly within a year or two if the item is stored outside. You need to find out how much UV inhibitors is in that Valspar Tractor paint. Otherwise pay more money and get good automotive paint. Sure it costs more but compared to the work involved in prepping then the actual spraying, the paint costs is comparatively small and the paint will last MUCH longer.
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Interesting info. It made me think about something I thought I read recently that when using the modern 2 stage paints (base coat, clear coat) that the UV protection is in the clear coat. Can one put a clear coat over the TSC stuff I wonder? I didn't see it mentioned in their advertisments. Might be moot at that point cost wise, I don't have a clue if the clears are costly or not. More of a question for interest at this point I guess. For my immediate needs I ended up going with Eastwood single stage urethane automotive paint. I only needed a couple quarts so I just went with the known product. It seems the valspar would have also done just fine for me. I am interested in trying this TSC stuff at some point, I love being able to run over there on a whim.

Warloch · Nov 7, 2011

You should be able to clear it. Van Sickle Tractor paint (we get it at Big R here) has a clear coat they offer.

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So what do folks think about the valspar Tractor supply co. line of paint

aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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