Paint and wheels

[MXL 0]

I am in the process of restoring a 1960 Suburban. I am ready to paint and want to know if anyone ever painted a tractor with paint cans and if the outcome was acceptable. If so what brand of paint and what color? I know the color is red , but is there a specific red? Proffesional equipment and booth is available to me, but might be pricey and seems like an over-kill for all the small pieces. Yes, I have the tractor completely dis-assembled, not one part is connected to another.

Also, I think the rims may be too far gone to restore. Are rims still available for these tractors.

I probably can get the rims cleaned up pretty good, but might be time consuming, plus 1 of the front rims has rusted through.

Also, since this is my first restoration job, throw any advice at me.

Thanks,

ANXIOUS TO FINISH

[tgranthamfd 29]

You will find that a lot of people on here have done quality restorations with rattle cans, with fine results. You will also find that there are a lot of different opinions as to color, brands, and techniques. As far as advice, the best I can think of is to take plenty of pictures for future refference on assembly. I used Valspar Restoration series IH red and tractor & implement IH red, on mine. I really don't remember which white I used because I ran out and couldn't get that, particular one anymore. Just take your time and pick out colors that appeal to you, after all it is for you and you like what you like. I doubt anyone, on here, will critisize you for doing it the way you want to, and you will get support from everyone. Hope this, at least, helped you a little. There are, likely, some members that are close to you that may be able to help you out, as well. Good luck on the resto and keep us posted. :thumbs:

[rmaynard 15,718]

Wheel Horse paint color police are watching so you better use the right stuff. Just kidding. As was just said, the choice of color and method of applications is yours. No one will fault you on your color choice. Having said that, if you have the painting facility available to you, I would take advantage of it. By the time you have purchased enough rattle cans to do two or three coats of paint, you will have spent enough money to buy a quart of automotive type enamel. If you take a look at the attached thread, it lists many of the popular paint choices of other members.

As far as the rims are concerned, I would have them powder coated. Around here you can get all four sand blasted and coated for about $60.00.

Good luck. Be sure to post lots of pictures as the project moves along.

[Retired Wrencher 5,535]

:USA: Hi Bob I looked at the chart I think it is Sunrise Red is closer to the original color. I have parts that have never seen sun light and it looks very close to that color. T/Care Gary B..............

[wheelhorse656 20]

i mix sunrise red and regal red (Rustoleum brand) 50/50 and i get really close color to IH resteration red by valspar which alot of people belive to be the closest to the original color.

[Hodge71 664]

IH red from Valspar is as close as you can get with out going to find MR. Peabodyand Sherman and The Wayback Machine and going back to South Bend and having it painted at the factory. I get it at the local tractor supply for 5 bucks a can. The restoration series is 8 bucks a can. I've been told the difference is the amount of pigment and there are some gloss enhancers in the restoration series vs the standard implement paint. Not sure how true that is cuz I havent used the restoration stuff yet. Maybe on the tins on my 18 auto. So far everything I painted on it has come out fantastic with the regulat stuff. The wheel paint color I have found is the Valspar IH white. Its so close to linen beige its unbelievable

[tmix 34]

Welcome and good luck! tmix

[AMC RULES 37,141]

First.

Second. You know we want to see what you've got going on. :eusa-think:

[bountyhunter 2]

I use KRYLON spray cans on a lot of restores that I have done on tractors, lawn mowers and I even did a Blue Bird School bus that I had converted over to a Motor home ( I used Primer & Blue KRYON) and did not cover with clear coat and when I sold the bus some 8 years later it still had it's shine and no rust. So again I'm going to use KRYLON primer and Banner red on my 1968 when I get around to it.

[bountyhunter 2]

Now, I have a question. From other members replies and suggestions and pictures that I have found, I pretty much have decided that the WH I just bought is a GT1100 Work Horse. What

year it is I haven't found out yet. I was told that the color might have been "Pewter", I found a pic of an Gt1100 and it looks Grey, like the color under the hood of my WH. My question is; is there a "Pewter" color in a spray can or would a close Grey work. I know the first comment is going to be it's up to the owner, but I would like to get as close to original as possible without paying The WH

prices.

Thanks,

Sam

[Don1977 604]

I am in the process of restoring a 1960 Suburban. I am ready to paint and want to know if anyone ever painted a tractor with paint cans and if the outcome was acceptable. If so what brand of paint and what color? I know the color is red , but is there a specific red? Proffesional equipment and booth is available to me, but might be pricey and seems like an over-kill for all the small pieces. Yes, I have the tractor completely dis-assembled, not one part is connected to another.

Also, I think the rims may be too far gone to restore. Are rims still available for these tractors.

I probably can get the rims cleaned up pretty good, but might be time consuming, plus 1 of the front rims has rusted through.

Also, since this is my first restoration job, throw any advice at me.

Thanks,

ANXIOUS TO FINISH

I think you can find some new wheelborrow wheels that are close to the original they may need a spacer on the back side.

Here are some I used on my trailer I have over sized tries on them but they are only 3 1/2 or 4" wide.

[horsesaver98 18]

persanolly i like the rattly cans better because you dont have the problem of running out and getting more and not looking the same as the first batch i am using rattaling can on my resto right now tractor suplly is where i got mine valspar ih red :handgestures-thumbupright: