did a degrease before the start, then each area i was working on i did an localized degrease, then used a reducer to wipe clean, then sand, then metal prep/ cleaner then scuff pads and another wipe with pre cleaner, any bare metal showing i primed , scuffed and precleaned before color,, single stage case color code,,
my machine was in very good shape no major rust, sand blasting was not needed , mostly fade issues for me so a new topcoat and decals were all that i though was needed, i didn't do areas that were unnecessary like under the stabilizers and the buckets front axle rims etc. , just the tractor, cab, loader, and boom and stick