I’d buff it, i Did my semi last winter with m3 buffing compound. Took me 2 evenings to finish it.

 

I don't know what paint they used on the swathers but it is horrid.
I would look around and see if you can find some of the polyurethane paint that was used to paint the late 860s and the first 8560 combines that was way better quality stuff.

the paint on the 9800 series is even way better may be best to use that stuff. I think it’s a tiny bit brighter red then the original for ours not sure though. I know that Massey Ferguson made a red 9635 and there was an agco and Heston one that was the more burnt orange. They both had terrible paint

 

I'm not personally a fan of buffing to restore paint. It works kind of, and it beats re-painting, but it's not a permanent solution in my opinion, and requires constant maintenance to ensure the protective coat is maintained. All buffing does is thin the paint layer, removing the oxidation layer. What's left is thinner, and itself will oxidize rather quickly unless protected with a clear coat of some kind. I think last time you spoke of this, someone mentioned that paint from this era was really bad anyway, as far as oxidation was concerned.

 

If you google the cutter there is very few shiny machines which leads me to believe there was a very poor clear coat if any put on. Also lots with faded paint and peeling decals

 

Buff it , when your retired and dangling your feet in the water at your choice of retreat you won’t care what the paint looked like on that swather!! Yeah if it’s a classic car ……. Repaint it than!
james

 

Buff it , when your retired and dangling your feet in the water at your choice of retreat you won’t care what the paint looked like on that swather!! Yeah if it’s a classic car ……. Repaint it than!
james

We want to do it since it’s a pretty decent eye sore and want to upgrade in a few years so will up the value

 

I don't know what paint they used on the swathers but it is horrid.
I would look around and see if you can find some of the polyurethane paint that was used to paint the late 860s and the first 8560 combines that was way better quality stuff.

 

I said it last time and I’ll say it again. A nice coat of diesel would spruce it right up. And as an added bonus the coat of dust that would stick all over would keep the sun from baking the paint that is left. It’s a win win

 

This one is a thinker. A true problem solver. What does Vice Grip Garage use? It is a similar thing for his cars. Solvent? It does help the look for a bit.

 

linseed oil

 

I think his stuff is some combination of diesel fuel, boiled linseed oil, and probably some other solvent. Definitely helps to build up that layer of protective dirt and dust that @Steelin81 mentioned!

 

Red I was told oxidizes worse than other colors. That being said my 1963 mf 90 looks better than that.

 

I would have to look for a before picture, with snapchat lots of stuff doesn't get saved anymore it seems. Kid seemed happy. This was with m3 compound. So far it still looks awesome.

 

I think repaint

 

paint is gone you can't buff but it would have been easier if you started with that pic .

 

Didn’t really notice it. Was fueling it up to prepare to cutting and noticed it. I bet that paint must be paper thin

 

Macdon paint is just as bad

 

So If we take it in to a paint shop would we get them to apply clear coat or some sort of sealant?

 

Or just leave it just like the rest of them lol. Paint on that doesn't affect the swathers reliability or operation. It does what you want, just leave it and buff it when you decide to get rid of it. It's just a tool. Some like theirs shiny and I get it but Massey has the worst paint ever so I just live with it lol.

 

That’s why we are wanting to paint it we want to upgrade cutters soon

 

Try some ArmorAll first. Just spray it on let it sit for about 5 minutes and wipe it off. See what happens. We used to do that on our MF 760 and 750s. Worked pretty good to reduce oxidation but we had to do it every year. Might be worth a try.