Majic 1 gal. Matte Black Tractor Truck & Implement Enamel Paint

A: Hi Neighbor! While this paint can be used without one, it is compatible with a catalyst hardener to improve performance. Using a hardener can increase the finish's hardness by 30%, increase gloss by 10%, and decrease drying time by 40%.

A: For spray application, we recommend that Majic Tractor & Implement Enamel be reduced at a ratio of 8:1 (8 parts Majic T&I Matte Black, to 1 part Majic Reducer #8-0750). This ratio is a “plus-or-minus” ratio, meaning that the actual reduction may be tweaked, up or down, depending on the particular spray equipment being used, the end-users personal preferences, and the atmospheric conditions at the time of application. Proper reduction will be realized when the enamel is atomized to a fine, and consistent, spray pattern. Proper atomization will also allow for better flow & leveling of the applied film resulting in a smoother film…

A: This is not a primer or sealant

A: The 8-2959-1 does not need to be thinned to brush.

A: The surface needs to be prepped for painting. Per the manufacturer: For best results, longest lasting performance and greatest corrosion resistance, bare – exposed ferrous metal should be primed with an alkyd, rust-inhibitive primer prior to the application of 1 or 2 coats of finish enamel. If your steel frame is already painted, and the existing paint is in good, sound condition, no primer would be necessary, and the surface needs only to be clean, and free of any surface dust, dirt, grease or oil…and a glossy, or slick finish should be scuff-sanded for a greater mechanical bond, before application of Majic Tractor & Implement Enamel.

A: There are a lot of variables that go into the drying time for any paint, but the manufacturer recommends 24 hours between coats. Though it should be dry to the touch Dry to Touch 5-10 hours after the first coat. Per the manufacturer adding the Majic Catalyst Hardener should: Increase the hardness by 30%, the gloss by 10%, and decrease they dry time by 40%.

A: This product is intended and formulated for use on: Iron, Steel, Aluminum and properly primed galvanized metal

A: Majic Tractor, Truck & Implement Coatings will withstand frequent exposure to the 180°- 200° range, with incidental contact to 250° … For higher temperature exposures, you should consider a “high temp” or “super high temperature” coatings

A: Majic Tractor, Truck & Implement Enamel Matte Black will dry to a soft, low-sheen matte finish, that usually measures out < 10 units @ 60° … (a typical flat will generally measure < 5 units, and a high gloss finish 80+ @ 60°) … A “matte” finish will dry down closer to an “eggshell” finish. However, these measurements depict units of reflection after the film has fully cured. Oil base matte finishes will usually appear shinier upon application, and during the dry & cure phases, but will ultimately tone down to the desired gloss range – this may take a few, to several, days before doing so. Several factors may affect when, or how quickly, the film reaches it’s intended finish – these factors include the applied thickness of product, number of coats applied (and how much time was allowed between coats), atmospheric conditions at the time of application and film drying, if a catalyst hardener was used, type of application (brush, roll or spray), type of solvents used for reduction, etc. The bottom line is, the finish should reach the desired sheen level within a few days after application – but any of the above listed factors could slow the curing process enough to delay the finish from reaching the “matte” level.

A: For best results, longest lasting performance and greatest corrosion resistance, bare – exposed ferrous metal should be primed with an alkyd, rust-inhibitive primer prior to the application of 1 or 2 coats of finish enamel. If your steel frame is already painted, and the existing paint is in good, sound condition, no primer would be necessary, and the surface needs only to be clean, and free of any surface dust, dirt, grease or oil…and a glossy, or slick finish should be scuff-sanded for a greater mechanical bond, before application of Majic Tractor & Implement Enamel.