- 1). Sand the painted surface of the tractor with 320-grit sandpaper on a dual-action sander. The sander removes the top layers of the original paint and makes the surface smooth. Pay special attention to any areas with surface rust. Sand those areas until the rust is gone.
- 2). Place masking tape and paper on areas near the painted surfaces so they don't get paint on them when the new paint is applied. Cover electrical wiring, headlights, the seat and steering wheel and any glass on the tractor.
- 3). Remove the lid from the tractor paint, usually in a five-gallon bucket, and stir it well. Since the paint is enamel and applied with a roller, do not shake it. Shaking the paint will cause bubbles to appear on the tractor's surface after application. Pour the tractor paint into a pan that accommodates the roller.
- 4). Load the roller with paint and paint the tractor. Use thin coats so it doesn't run. Paint all of the sanded areas of the tractor and let the coat dry for six hours. Apply two more coats, allowing six hours for each coat to dry. Let the final coat dry for 24 hours before handling the surface.
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