Painting Excavator advice needed

[racerboy832]

I am trying to spruce up my IHI excavator. It looks like it went from red to teal to yellow in the past. I really like the Hyundai, Volvo and Samsung colors. Is there a similar paint that is inexpensive that comes in a rattle can as well as gallons. This is just a yard toy for me but would like to make it a little more presentable. Thank you.

 

[RBMcCloskey]

Get the paint codes, take them to a auto body paint supply house, they can fill rattle cans with the appropriate colors.

 

[DB2]

Napa has a house line of paint that has the various equipment manufacturers colors.

 

[maddog]

the paint is only a small part of the job, preparation is what will keep it nice and long lasting.

 

[racerboy832]

I guess what I am looking for is anyone that has used the Rustoleum, Valspar or other off the shelf brands that are offered in spray and Gallon.. I have a hard time telling the different yellows on my computer. I like the Volvo color but don't want to get to involved with the base coat, clear coat stuff.

 

[maddog]

I've used both rustoleum and valspar on my equipment. Not sure exactly what color you're looking for, but prep work is the only way any of it will last.

 

[southernman13]

I e painted several trailers with rustoleum. It holds up and lasts very well but the shine will go away pretty quick. Like said automotive paint is better to keep the gloss

 

[Tattle creek]

I painted a 5000 ford tractor with cheap equipment enamel 10 years ago . Tractor still shines no fade been sitting out side last 5 years . The trick was I reduced it with a reducer that had an intergraded clear in it . I think it was western brand .it was $40? A gallon ,but really protects the paint . I painted a couple wreckers with it also about 15-18 years ago still have one still shines and looks good .i will try and find part# . It shines like base coat clear coat without the hassle .