White paint

[Rob J. 1,942]

OK guys I’m about to open up a can of worms. The color of red has been discussed a million times but I haven’t heard much on the color white. What is the closest “white” in a spray can? What’s the best color in automotive paint. Personally I like a little “off” white than the bright white. What’s all you guys’ personal preferences? Pic is just eye candy to brighten up an otherwise dull post. 😉

[WHX?? 48,823]

I like the off whites too but my 502 has white white ones that I am guessing is factory???

It seems to fit her. 

[rmaynard 15,500]

I never have found a good "linen white" substitute in a spray. I have my wheels powder coated in Oyster White (RAL 1013)

[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998]

I've seen Rustoleum canvas white used a lot and it looks nice, but I prefer almond. It's a little darker and it does fade a bit to the perfect color. 

 

https://spraypaint.rustoleum.com/products/protective-enamel-spray?ls=7789830&lc=Gloss Canvas White

 

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-Gloss-Almond-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-12-oz/3729857?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-ggl-_-LIA_PNT_000_Paint-Catch-All-_-3729857-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3a2iBhCFARIsAD4jQB1KDvMu_UhjiXLVUqn0ScsllcDb5aXiXpNLfATAH84hxoPcjmBVpGYaAl4HEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[rjg854 11,376]

I too like the Rustoleum Almond. 

[ebinmaine 67,550]

Something I believe is important to bring up here is that primer color under a white can make a huge difference.

 

 

 

 

We like the off-whites as well but prefer a lighter shade.

 

Rust-Oleum 2x. Navajo White.

 

For some reason I've been having some difficulty getting a hold of this Navajo White lately.

Cottage White is just a shade darker. 

 

 

I've taken a tire off of a mid-60s Wheelhorse and put this Navajo white on the paint on the inside of the wheel. It was a dead match. It was so close to the color of the wheel that I lost sight of the drop I had put down... 

 

 

[Handy Don 12,232]

1 minute ago, ebinmaine said:

Rust-Oleum 2x. Navajo White.

 

Seconded 

[Pullstart 62,905]

Linen Beige 

[squonk 41,136]

Allis Chalmers Cream is nice if you want to spray from a gun. Martin Senour 49495, 49504.49605

 

https://p.widencdn.net/gkxtzd/iec

[Horse Newbie 7,071]

1 hour ago, WHX?? said:

white white ones

“If it ain’t white…

it ain’t right”…

[WHX?? 48,823]

Alrighty then where are the pics of these powder coated Navaho linen beige canvas cremes... me thinks Rob is fishin for 

Put your money where your mouth is boys... 

Only one stepping up to the plate is RJG. 

Oh balls here comes @Sparky with his battleship grey... 

Refrigerator Almond

Edited April 28, 2023 by WHX??

[squonk 41,136]

They look too white.

 

 

 

 

Allis cream on hood and wheels:

 

Edited April 28, 2023 by squonk

[Rob J. 1,942]

21 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Alrighty then where are the pics of these powder coated Navaho linen beige canvas cremes... me thinks Rob is fishin for 

Put your money where your mouth is boys... 

Only one stepping up to the plate is RJG. 

Oh balls here comes @Sparky with his battleship grey... 

Refrigerator Almond

😂😂😂

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,318]

 Navajo White is what I prefer if I’m not doing a custom color. 
 Last pic is next to a Craftsman white wheel 

 

 

 

 

[oliver2-44 9,756]

I like this Almond color for a little tanner color on older round hood patina tractors

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I like this Biscuit for C Series tractors with a full new red paint job 

https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-210372-Appliance-12-Ounce-Biscuit/dp/B000C028FI/ref=asc_df_B000C028FI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167144081759&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3650625622293296755&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028261&hvtargid=pla-304751909253&psc=1

 

The rear tire rim is Almond, The front rim is Biscuit and the belt guard is Regal Red.

[WHX?? 48,823]

1 hour ago, squonk said:

They look too white

I think it was the camera flash. 

They  are more of an almond. Same appliance stuff Ollie linked to. 

You wanna go off the deep end on color on us Sparky I wonder what that appliance stuff in stainless would look like.

Even tho I been deby downer on rust oleum products lately I might try that 2x in Navaho. Looks good on that 1054. 

Edited April 28, 2023 by WHX??

[ebinmaine 67,550]

8 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Even tho I been deby downer on rust oleum products lately I might try that 2x in Navaho

It's fine for what it is Jim, but it's not an automotive paint and it's got hardly any hardener in it.

Just keep your expectations a little on the low side because it is kind of brittle until it cures for a good strong unexaggerated two months or more.

 

Seems to me you've had issues with the sprayer not working and we've had okay luck with that for the most part. 

[ri702bill 8,327]

Rustoleum Shell White - darkens up a tad after drying for a week...

 

 

Edited April 28, 2023 by ri702bill

[Lee1977 6,663]

I don't have a dog in this fight. I have white, cream, graphite and black wheels. So I don't care what color you paint your wheels as long as it' s not JD yellow or green.

[squonk 41,136]

For spray cans I use Rustoleum Almond followed by a couple coats of Rustoleum Chrystal Clear. First coat of clear goes on when the final color is still wet.

 

[ebinmaine 67,550]

1 minute ago, squonk said:

followed by a couple coats of Rustoleum Chrystal Clear

Any idea of that adds to chip resistance and toughosity or do you add that clear only for looks of depth ? 

[squonk 41,136]

17 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Any idea of that adds to chip resistance and toughosity or do you add that clear only for looks of depth ? 

Dries fast and hard. I don't know if it's more durable. But you don't have a tractor sitting around for 2 month's with soft paint! 

[WHX?? 48,823]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Seems to me you've had issues with the sprayer not working and we've had okay luck with that for the most part. 

Correct... tired of tossing half a can. 

[ebinmaine 67,550]

Just now, WHX?? said:

Correct... tired of tossing half a can. 

Keep ya receipts.  Return the ½ cans.  

[WHX?? 48,823]

1 minute ago, ebinmaine said:

Keep ya receipts.  Return the ½ cans.  

Be way too smart of me to do that. Was always right in the middle of giterdone too.