Before Pictures
The first step in my project is removing the fiberglass shields from the tractor. In this picture I am removing a shield with a screwdriver
Next, I took out the lights from the roof with a screwdriver.
Power washing the bare tractor to remove the grease and dirt.
Bare tractor after being washed.
Air sanding the hood of the tractor prior to wet sanding.
The door after removing the decal, handle, and being sanded.
Roof after being air sanded then wet sanded.
Prepping the pieces to be spray painted black.
Rear-end of the tractor after being spray painted black.
Screens after being spray painted.
Spray painting the engine of the tractor.
Painting the fiberglass shields in the paint booth.
Painting the fender.
Painting a side panel.
Painting the pieces that belong on the corner of the cab.
Reinstalling the lights into the roof.
Putting back on a side shield.
Screwing back on the roof to the tractor.
After the first day of putting on shields.
After all the shields were put back on.
Using a squeegee tool to remove the water from below the decal.
Final Product
Rear-end of the tractor
Brand new front headlights.
Brand new lighting inside of the fenders.
Picture with my mentor Brian Osterhaus and my final project!