Re: (ET) Paint

["SWS" <ssawtelle erols com>]

I did the same thing with my E20 - came out pretty good. Be interesting to
compare 'formulas'.  I have to find mine. It's a shame though that POR-15
doesn't take to sunlight and isn't available in colors. That stuff, brushed
on, makes the smoothest finish, much better than the color mixed paint from
HD. The inside of my battery compartment has a much nicer finish then the
outside...


- SteveS
E20, E12S



----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Zach" <czach computer org>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 5:40 PM
Subject: (ET) Paint


> What a difference....
>
> Today I was using the tractor, and I just got tired of looking at it's
> current Franken-Tractor paint job. The hood rusted way back when, and I
> painted it with Rustoleum Deere Yellow. And I also painted bits of the
> frame, half the deck, etc. It's critical to cover exposed metal, but to
> be honest the tractor looked *silly*
>
> So when I took off the control box cover plate I took the thing to Home
> Despot and had them "match the paint". Picked up a quart and a brush.
>
> *WOW*
>
> The paint match is basically perfect. I did the plate and it looks just
> like the rest of the tractor, only cleaner. I then did the whole hood
> top, and it blends in *perfectly* with the sides. In fact from a
> distance of a foot I can't see any difference. It just makes such a
> difference! The tractor looks *good*!
>
> Next weekend I think I'll clean up and do the deck. Might as well paint
> the whole thing; there are rust bits everywhere on that which are
> covered by Deere Yellow rustoleum. With a sanding and two coats of paint
> it should look like new.
>
> Just letting people know: Take the cover that's under the steering wheel
> off, drag it to Home Depot, and have them match the paint. You will be
> pleased with the results.
>
> Chris
>
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> Chris
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