Well, this went just from paint removal to painting tips, decal removal, and paint removal tips, and home stories.

Try the easy off, if it doesn't work then you are probably stuck painting it. I'm a professional collision repair tech and I can honestly tell you there's no magical solution to the problem you have.

Kinda late to the party, but I'll throw out another suggestion. I've found that acetone or lacquer thinner will dissolve some rattle can paint. So I'd try that. Use some gloves and a scrubby pad.

Where you can't remove all the rust, use a rust converter then paint.

When working on a hood with decals, I use a paint remover wheel (looks like a sponge but is stiff and abrasive) on an angle grinder and it grinds off the decals lickety-split. Of course, it removes paint quickly, too, without clogging.

It went to painting tips because what most all of us already know is that there is no good way to just paint a few things on the tractor and have it look right. Home stories are just because its fun LOL :biggrin2:

I've found that an electric heat gun works best for me. I pick a corner that will be easy to lift, apply enough heat that loosens the decal where you can lift it with a putty knife or razor blade enough to get a grip on it with your finger tips. Then while you are pulling apply enough heat to let the adhesive release. Keep pulling and keep the heat gun moving ahead of the release point. Don't apply so much heat that it melts or softens the decal to the point of breaking. Once you get the technique down pat, usually all the adhesive comes off with the decal. You can also apply the heat to the non-decal side of the part if possible, such as a hood.

:popcorn::beatdeadhorse: My only comment is for those who say this is a lawnmower, not a car......please tell that to the manufacturers of the IH paint!

Cub Cadet 123

I don't understand your comment. Are you complaining about the price?

LOL.... I get what he is saying.. Quart for quart, You could do a pretty decent paint job on a car. The paint cost is similar. Just a bit less surface area to cover :beerchug:

BINGO! Lawn mower paint prices are out of reason for just a mower. For example, a 10 oz. can of Lawnboy paint is over $16/can.

Cub Cadet 123

Rattle can? Or a 10 oz can of paint? Rattle can is higher for the "convenience" of them.