lacquer for fordson empire blue enamel

skateboss · Post by **skateboss** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:04 pm

Hi, does anyone know where i could get some clear lacquer for my enamel on my super major?

or what make of paint it is. thanks

John · Post by **John** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:03 pm

Unless the lacquer is special for enamel, then any trade paint shop or vehicle body shop should be able to help.

I use linseed oil mixed with turps and wiped on.

skateboss · Post by **skateboss** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:18 pm

Hi john, does that mixture set hard?

and what percentages are they mixed in? 50 - 50?

John · Post by **John** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:54 pm

I was put on to it by a friend of mine who has a collection of 25 tractors and is local president of a tractor club.

He mixes linseed oil (can be used neat) with about 10% turps and either sprayed, brushed or wiped on. Although it dries off nice and shiny, it stays plastic enough to keep sealing the surface.

Particularly good for paintwork in need of preservation, rather than the option of respraying. Makes the tinwork look like it's been wiped down with an oily rag.

Just done mine, but haven't taken a photo yet.

PS - a litre each of linseed and turps cost about €7,00 in total.

skateboss · Post by **skateboss** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:17 pm

thanks for that john, it's a brilliant tip. I will do that when i have cleaned all of the dust off her lol. She has been just sitting there gathering dust for about 5 months, but now it's time to get her finished. YIPPEE!

A friend has invited me to go bail carting next summer. cant wait

John · Post by **John** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:15 pm

If necessary, give her a good T-cutting and buffing first. Makes a lot of difference.

John · Post by **John** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:28 pm

Some photos today after buffing and oiling (mudguards still to do.)