Originally Posted by Billgluckman

this is not my car but I found this a while back. It's suppose to be summits base/clear viper red.

Originally Posted by FYRCHKN

The paint that I used this time is Valspar Tractor & Implement paint. I've used it many times in the past on various horse & cattle trailers and it holds up great. The best part is that it's only $29.99/gallon. Of course there are added expenses such as thinner and hardener. It suggests using naptha as a thinner for spraying, and it works great.

Here is what I used:

Attachment 424620

Originally Posted by DPDISXR4Ti

I have this ^^^ exact paint in the basement with plans to paint my truck Massey Ferguson Red. With 11 years now having passed since you did this job I'm wondering how it has held up. Any chalking or fading? Is the car mostly left outdoors or garaged?

Originally Posted by Billgluckman

I can tell you from personal experience with this paint it will lose its gloss faster than normal. Google “alkyd enamel” and you’ll find info. I would still use it on a work truck or something if I needed a cheap paint job, just be prepared to keep it buffed/waxed.

Originally Posted by DPDISXR4Ti

Thanks for the input. It would also be great to hear from the OP to hear how it's held up for him over the 11 year span.