ACMOC
Login
ACMOC
Discussion
caterpillar twenty pull grader

caterpillar twenty pull grader

Showing 1 to 10 of 16 results
1
Moulding
Topic Author
Offline
Send a private message to Moulding
Posts: 447
Thank you received: 0
My dad and I just picked up this grader , I love the patina and want to preserve the original markings and wavy caterpillar transfers . I am hesitant to just spray clear coat like products as they my peal off in the future . The right hand side has rements of san Francisco ranch near the front of the frame , any history would be appreciated . Pics aren't loading , ill try later .
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Mon, Feb 5, 2018 5:48 AM
Moulding
Topic Author
Offline
Send a private message to Moulding
Posts: 447
Thank you received: 0
late 20s cat twenty grader pics .
Attachment
Attachment
Attachment
Attachment
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Mon, Feb 5, 2018 11:48 AM
gauntjoh
Offline
Member
Moderator
Librarian
Admin
Chapter Two
Send a private message to gauntjoh
Posts: 1,153
Thank you received: 1


Here in the UK I have seen old machines sprayed with thin hydraulic oil to preserve them and 'hold' the rust.
I also think that the petroleum product used to paint plough bodies to stop them rusting, which quickly sets to a non tacky, non oily finish would be good also, I don't know the name of it though.
That's a very nice looking grader.
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Mon, Feb 5, 2018 12:03 PM
Bruce P
Offline
Member
Send a private message to Bruce P
Posts: 2,303
Thank you received: 0
Reply to gauntjoh:


Here in the UK I have seen old machines sprayed with thin hydraulic oil to preserve them and 'hold' the rust.
I also think that the petroleum product used to paint plough bodies to stop them rusting, which quickly sets to a non tacky, non oily finish would be good also, I don't know the name of it though.
That's a very nice looking grader.
Man that’s neat!! I wonder if linseed oil would do what your wanting?

Good score!!

BP.
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Mon, Feb 5, 2018 7:55 PM
Skinner
Offline
Member
Send a private message to Skinner
Posts: 491
Thank you received: 2
Reply to Bruce P:
Man that’s neat!! I wonder if linseed oil would do what your wanting?

Good score!!

BP.
nice find Scott love the patina
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Mon, Feb 5, 2018 9:43 PM
biggastractor
Offline
Send a private message to biggastractor
Posts: 389
Thank you received: 0
Reply to Skinner:
nice find Scott love the patina
Nice grader,

There was quite a lengthy discussion on Smok Stak( or was it here?, can't remember) about how to preserve patina on old machinery such as your grader. Lots of folks like Owatrol. https://owatrol.com/en/ That's their website. I have not tried it but have a project that I would like to try it on.


Good Luck

Biggastractor
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Mon, Feb 5, 2018 9:52 PM
hotrodwelder1
Offline
Send a private message to hotrodwelder1
Posts: 188
Thank you received: 0
great piece Scott!
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Tue, Feb 6, 2018 12:26 PM
Andrew
Offline
Send a private message to Andrew
Posts: 886
Thank you received: 0
Reply to hotrodwelder1:
great piece Scott!
We have a product sold here called Penetrol. A clear coat type of rusy metal preservative that soaks right in.
If I remember I will post a photo of the tin tomorrow.
I am sure it would be available in other parts of the world.
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Tue, Feb 6, 2018 5:58 PM
Graderfan
Offline
Send a private message to Graderfan
Posts: 13
Thank you received: 0
Reply to Andrew:
We have a product sold here called Penetrol. A clear coat type of rusy metal preservative that soaks right in.
If I remember I will post a photo of the tin tomorrow.
I am sure it would be available in other parts of the world.
I love to see that those old pull graders very much, thanks for sharing your photo 😊
Facebook group about Grader/Motorgrader: https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorgrader/
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Wed, Feb 7, 2018 6:22 AM
STEPHEN
Offline
Send a private message to STEPHEN
Posts: 2,461
Thank you received: 0
Reply to Andrew:
We have a product sold here called Penetrol. A clear coat type of rusy metal preservative that soaks right in.
If I remember I will post a photo of the tin tomorrow.
I am sure it would be available in other parts of the world.
[quote="Andrew"]We have a product sold here called Penetrol. A clear coat type of rusy metal preservative that soaks right in.
If I remember I will post a photo of the tin tomorrow.
I am sure it would be available in other parts of the world.[/quote]

At the last show in Pennsylvania, there was a well preserved IH wheel tractor. I asked what was used, it was penetrol. Paint on multi coats until you are satisfied. Haven't tried it yet,
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Wed, Feb 7, 2018 8:33 AM
Andrew
Offline
Send a private message to Andrew
Posts: 886
Thank you received: 0
Reply to STEPHEN:
[quote="Andrew"]We have a product sold here called Penetrol. A clear coat type of rusy metal preservative that soaks right in.
If I remember I will post a photo of the tin tomorrow.
I am sure it would be available in other parts of the world.[/quote]

At the last show in Pennsylvania, there was a well preserved IH wheel tractor. I asked what was used, it was penetrol. Paint on multi coats until you are satisfied. Haven't tried it yet,
Penetrol . I have used it for all purposes. As an undercoat on both poorly prepared surfaces, as a primer on newly sand blasted surfaces. Also as a covering clear coat over newly painted surfaces.
If applied after painting and fixing transfers it seals the transfers. Very easy to use as being clear mistakes cant be seen.
Attachment
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.
Wed, Feb 7, 2018 12:43 PM
Showing 1 to 10 of 16 results
1
YouTube Video Placeholder

Follow Us on Social Media

Our channel highlights machines from the earliest Holt and Best track-type tractors, equipment from the start of Caterpillar in 1925, up to units built in the mid-1960s.

Upcoming Events

Wheatlands Warracknabeal Easter Rally

Chapter Nineteen

| 34 Henty Hwy, Warracknabeal

Veerkamp Open House 2025

Chapter Fifteen

| Placerville, CA

Stradsett Park Vintage Rally

Chapter Two

| Stradsett, Nr Downham Market. Norfolk PE33 9HA UK
View Calendar
ACMOC

Antique Caterpillar
Machinery Owners Club
1115 Madison St NE # 1117
Salem, OR 97301

[email protected]

Terms & Privacy
Website developed by AdCo

Testimonials

"I also joined a year ago. had been on here a couple of times as a non-member and found the info very helpful so I got a one year subscription (not very expensive at all) to try it out. I really like all the resources on here so I just got a three year. I think its a very small price for what you can get out of this site."
-Jason N

Join Today!