Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #1 Posted August 9 Rolled this one into the shop…thinking it’s a good time to redo the wheels. I’m wanting a change, leaning towards gloss black. Don’t even suggest “white” cause that just won’t happen, no way. Thought about the same gray as my B-80 but nothing else is gray. On the workhorse the frame and front and rear axles are all black. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,415 #2 Posted August 9 I'm not generally a huge fan of dark wheels but in this case I can see the logic. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #3 Posted August 9 Wheel clean up will take awhile while I decide… then it’s a trip to hardware store for rattle cans! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,066 #4 Posted August 9 Looks like you have a lot of footwear. I can't imagine how many shoes your wife must have! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #5 Posted August 9 Just now, squonk said: Looks like you have a lot of footwear. I can't imagine how many shoes your wife must have! Hahaha! I have more and that’s the truth! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #6 Posted August 9 Inside weights will also need to be re-shot… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #7 Posted August 9 Clean. Sanding and wire wheel stuff next. Humidity is supposed to drop next week so no paint will go on till then 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #8 Posted August 9 I'd go with white ... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #9 Posted August 9 18 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I'd go with white ... LOL! Somehow I knew it would be you Jim! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #10 Posted August 9 Lol... black is back in colors... I would see how a flat black would look. Some of those new fangled hammered look rattlers are pretty cool too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,717 #11 Posted August 9 Here is a picture of the 2010 raffle tractor. Last week, I had one of the rear tires blow out. I never did like the white paint job on those wheels. So I am buying new tires and painting the rims as I type this. I am going with Almond on this horse. For Sparky's, I suggest trying to match the grey. Mike, maybe use grey primer and see how is looks?? Maybe Aluminum?? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,066 #12 Posted August 9 39 minutes ago, Sparky said: Clean. Sanding and wire wheel stuff next. Humidity is supposed to drop next week so no paint will go on till then Horror Fright needle scaler works well getting into the tight spots. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,314 #13 Posted August 9 (edited) 20 minutes ago, squonk said: Horror Fright needle scaler works well getting into the tight spots. Yes, it does.... it's all about the angle and the downward pressure - to get best results. It helps make a 20 foot paint job look more like a 5 footer. Edited August 9 by ri702bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #14 Posted August 9 2 hours ago, WHX?? said: I'd go with white ... It's better than yellow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #15 Posted August 9 25 minutes ago, Goldnboy said: It's better than yellow! Lol! Very true! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 552 #16 Posted August 9 same color as stripes on hood or work horse gray my 's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #17 Posted August 9 What about an anodized silver on the wheel and then gloss black the wheel weights? Just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,359 #18 Posted August 9 I'm partial to Almond on wheels, but, it's your tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,002 #19 Posted August 9 (edited) Work Horses used a very bright white, not almond or anything like it. Bright white gets my vote ( I know you said not to), unless you go with the grey color you have on a couple other of your machines. Or even a darker grey metallic? Edited August 9 by kpinnc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,726 #20 Posted August 9 3 hours ago, sqrlgtr said: same color as stripes on hood or work horse gray my 's. Red rims would look sharp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #21 Posted August 9 Just messing around with the side view pic… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #22 Posted August 9 And a darker red… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 844 #23 Posted August 9 I like the bright red. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #24 Posted August 9 Black fer sure... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,528 #25 Posted August 10 I dunno... would your tractor's butt look fat in flat black vs satin...? I'd go satin black... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites