ANTPER 207 #1 Posted February 13 Hello Folks Just asking on a recommendation on shade of white you have used to get close to the current color on wheels. Almost looks like an antique white. The body touch up I may leave alone as its gonna impossible to match the faded red. I'll try compound it out to give it little more luster. TIA. Anthony 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,579 #2 Posted February 13 @ANTPER personally like the original shade of NAVAJO WHITE , https://www.google.com/search?q=navajo+white+spray+paint&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&oq=navajo+white+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgIEAAYgAQyBggAE , using this on repaints / touch up just is a very good fit, also shop around for pricing / availability . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,203 #3 Posted February 13 We use the Rust-Oleum 2x Navajo White. Some folks prefer a much darker tan tone. I've seen people use almond as well. We've had some mid-60s Wheels off and the Navajo color seems to be dead on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,998 #4 Posted February 13 I use the almond with good results and it is available at my local ACE Hardware. Rust-Oleum 12 oz Stops Rust Protective Enamel Spray Paint - Hardwares Online Sale (haxishop.com) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,343 #5 Posted February 13 I prefer Almond also 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,279 #6 Posted February 13 My vote goes to Rustoleum Shell White...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 424 #7 Posted February 13 Anyone ever use appliance Epoxy paint? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 702 #8 Posted February 13 I used Rustoleum Ivory Bisque on my 1054 wheels. It is not a bright white or a darker tinted white. It depends on what you prefer, other tractors white wheels look great also. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #9 Posted February 13 1 hour ago, JimSraj said: Anyone ever use appliance Epoxy paint? Not in any white shade, but I have tossed some gloss black on a thing or two. I hadn’t heard of it before but saw a handful of cans on the clearance shelf at my local ACE. I took a chance and wish now, that there was still more so cheap! It’s hard, durable and dries fast! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,869 #10 Posted February 13 (edited) It's your machine to do with as you wish, so take this with a grain of salt... If you're going for accuracy that the WH police can't gripe about, then almond is closer to correct for anything prior to the early 70s, with a lighter "linen" color used afterwards- particularly after 73. I don't have any C-series machines, so it's pretty much all I use on the older tractors. The pic below is Rust-Oleum Almond. My Bronco is close to the same tractor as a C-series, so the last pic is for reference. Edited February 13 by kpinnc 6 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,485 #11 Posted February 13 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: It's your machine to do with as you wish... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANTPER 207 #12 Posted February 13 3 hours ago, kpinnc said: It's your machine to do with as you wish, so take this with a grain of salt... If you're going for accuracy that the WH police can't gripe about, then almond is closer to correct for anything prior to the early 70s, with a lighter "linen" color used afterwards- particularly after 73. I don't have any C-series machines, so it's pretty much all I use on the older tractors. The pic below is Rust-Oleum Almond. My Bronco is close to the same tractor as a C-series, so the last pic is for reference. Almond does look real good and so does the Nav. white. I know what I'll do. One side Nav. white other side almond. I'll get the best of both worlds and you won't even notice the difference unless you walk around it. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,869 #13 Posted February 13 2 minutes ago, ANTPER said: you won't even notice the difference unless you walk around it. White fades enough in a year or so that it likely won't matter! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #14 Posted February 14 I personally am a fan of IH off white. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,749 #15 Posted February 14 8 hours ago, JimSraj said: Anyone ever use appliance Epoxy paint? I have in ivory. I liked the color but not as impressed with the durability as Pullstart. 3 minutes ago, Achto said: I personally am a fan of IH off white. I'll second that. In Van Sickle. Or ol 55 if the tractor is getting sold. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANTPER 207 #16 Posted February 14 BTW what part of the serial number will tell you the year it is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #17 Posted February 14 Rustoleum Almond out of a spray can or Allow Chalmers Cream out of a gun 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,203 #18 Posted February 14 1 minute ago, ANTPER said: BTW what part of the serial number will tell you the year it is? Put the model number from the tractor in the search key here on Redsquare. There's a way to decipher it on some models too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,203 #19 Posted February 14 18 minutes ago, Achto said: I personally am a fan of IH off white. We had a can of that here from Ace. Seems like it was about halfway between Navajo White and Almond. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,749 #20 Posted February 14 Well fer starters Ant... Particularly one of the name plate. That will tell the year. If it is missing the one on the motor will if it hasn't been repoed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,652 #21 Posted February 14 @kpinnc As a Sargent in the Wheel Horse Police Department I think your Rustoleum almond is about as close as you can get to the factory color. Anyone disagreeing will be subject to disciplinary action. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,203 #22 Posted February 14 Just now, c-series don said: @kpinnc As a Sargent in the Wheel Horse Police Department I think your Rustoleum almond is about as close as you can get to the factory color. Anyone disagreeing will be subject to disciplinary action. 10 hours ago, ebinmaine said: We use the Rust-Oleum 2x Navajo White. Some folks prefer a much darker tan tone. I've seen people use almond as well. We've had some mid-60s Wheels off and the Navajo color seems to be dead on. I'M A BAD BAD BOY!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cody 276 #23 Posted February 14 I use the rustoleum antique white and I'm happy with the color. It's very close to the few sets of original wheels I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,749 #24 Posted February 14 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I'M A BAD BAD BOY!!!! I've seen your tractors ... and you are obviously color blind... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,203 #25 Posted February 14 11 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I've seen your tractors ... and you are obviously color blind... One. Of two. Is bright red. Both have nice Navajo White wheels though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
