SUCCESS STORIES
SPECIAL ISSUE ON ACE & OFF ROAD VEHICLES
Coatings from HMG Paints Employed for the Red Massey Ferguson 35X Tractor Restoration Project HMG Paints provided Acrythane SC601 to ensure that the restored tractor could withstand harsh weather conditions and atmospheric pollution.
C
lassic Vintage Tractor Restorations, known for their exceptional
outstanding properties, including rapid drying and simplicity of use. The
craftsmanship in restoring vintage agricultural machinery, has
striking finish and the exceptional durability of the Red Massey Ferguson
proudly unveiled their latest masterpiece: a stunning restoration
35X were in fact made possible thanks to this popular paint product,
of a Red Massey Ferguson 35X Multi-Power tractor, which was made
which is ideal for the ACE (Agricultural and Construction Equipment) and
possible with the help of the Acrythane SC601 coatings of HMG Paints.
Restoration market places.
James Cardus, the skilled artisan behind Classic Vintage Tractor
As a matter of fact, not only did Acrythane SC601 provide an impeccable
Restorations along with his painter Peter, revived this classic tractor with
finish, but it also offered excellent protection against harsh weather
a rich heritage and a passionate following, breathing new life into an
conditions and atmospheric pollution. Its resilience ensured that the
iconic piece of agricultural history. With a rich history and a passionate
Red Massey Ferguson 35X would retain its beauty and functionality for
following, the Massey Ferguson 35X tractor deserved nothing but the
years to come.
best in its restoration journey.
“It is wonderful to see our paint being used on projects like this and
“We have been using HMG Acrythane SC601 for many years now, we are
brilliant to see the engagement on social media about the project. To
extremely happy with the excellent finish it produces as standard. Even
receive over 7000 likes on the teaser picture of the painted bonnet
more so our customers love the finish and happy customers are the
shows just how amazing this project was and passionate the restoration
most important thing for us,” has commented Cardus.
community is. The work James and his painter Peter have done is
Acrythane SC601 played a pivotal role in restoring the tractor to its
testament to their attention to detail and we’re delighted he chose
former glory. The product from HMG Paints is a high solids 2K acrylic
Acrythane SC601 as his topcoat of choice,” has added Paddy Dyson, the
coating cured with isocyanate hardener which is well-known for its
marketing manager of HMG Paints.
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