Tgtack 779 #1 Posted July 1, 2017 Ok, what do you think of this wheel color? This is Ace Hardware Premium Gloss Enamel in Antique White. I am pretty sure this is the old Krylon formulation based on the way it goes on and it's smell. Plus it has the old style adjustable fan spray tip. The center portion of my rims still had the original color, and was still shiny. This looks to be just slightly lighter in shade, but I think the original color probably darkened over the last 50 years. Your thoughts? 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #2 Posted July 1, 2017 Above all.............it has to suite you !!!!!!!.......If YOU like it,,,,,that is what counts,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Looks like you layed down a nice finish.............. Now,,,,as far as original look,,??!!!??! it looks a little dark.....Cotton white is a very close match,,,,,, I have even seen white,,,,,,, Its in the eye of the beholder...........Good luck in any descision you settle with....,,,,a nice paint job always looks better than nasty rust.....But again.!!!!! that's me 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #3 Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) I like it... will have to give it a try... even though, I'm a nasty rust kinda guy. Edited July 1, 2017 by AMC RULES 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,164 #4 Posted July 2, 2017 I like it! 19 minutes ago, Tgtack said: Your thoughts? 10 minutes ago, 857 horse said: ,,a nice paint job always looks better than nasty rust. Howard, I resemble that remark! 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #5 Posted July 2, 2017 I like dirty and I agree with the others. It needs to be what you like. Jay 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #6 Posted July 2, 2017 looks great 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,629 #7 Posted July 2, 2017 If you are happy that's what COUNTS.May not be absolutely correct color but in my opinion better by far than rust. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,817 #8 Posted July 2, 2017 I love the original red paint look but I like freshly painted wheels to go with it. I don't know why. This is how the old 606 looked before the hub caps (and the engine) were installed. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #9 Posted July 2, 2017 I vote yes, maybe because I did an antique white on my 854, it's suits me. BUT, it has to suit you. Glenn 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #10 Posted July 2, 2017 2 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: I vote yes, maybe because I did an antique white on my 854, it's suits me. BUT, it has to suit you. Glenn It must be close to original, I have to sets of wheels dismounted, and both sets are the same color on the inside of the rim. It looks slightly darker in the picture than it is because of the light. The Ace Antique White is one or two shades lighter than the original rim color found on the inside of the rims. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #11 Posted July 2, 2017 Fantastic ! Just after I got done with mine ( Rustoleum gloss white ) I flipped through the forum and found some painted Antique white . Wish I'd have looked sooner 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,164 #12 Posted July 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Digger 66 said: Fantastic ! Just after I got done with mine ( Rustoleum gloss white ) I flipped through the forum and found some painted Antique white . Wish I'd have looked sooner If that is the worst you have done I think you can rest easy; This guy did it backwards and we all (politics aside; just looking at the ) liked the look. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,643 #13 Posted July 2, 2017 Everything I have that was Linen Beige originally I have painted Allis-Chalmers cream. Marvin''s hood is that color. (Glen should have painted his orange)! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #14 Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) Ok, here are some pics after having the tires mounted, I think it is a pretty good option to match the original color. Nice thing is that the paint is easy to spray, dries fast compared to Rustoleum, and tire mounting did not damage the finish at all. Only $3.49 a can at your local ACE Hardware. Edited July 6, 2017 by Tgtack 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #15 Posted July 6, 2017 Definitely close enough... for work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,464 #16 Posted July 7, 2017 Tim , are you still doing the amazing rattle can paint jobs ? No way that's how that 1276 was done , is it ?? Still remember the amazing job you did on the yellow Sami - that was pretty cool . Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,486 #17 Posted July 7, 2017 I tried a can of this Tg just to see how it would come out. I thought maybe it would be more chip/scratch resistant. Jury is still out on that. Color is spot on I think or close enough for horseshoes & hand grenades. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #18 Posted July 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Sarge said: Tim , are you still doing the amazing rattle can paint jobs ? No way that's how that 1276 was done , is it ?? Still remember the amazing job you did on the yellow Sami - that was pretty cool . Sarge Yep, all painted with Rustoleum Sunrise Red spray can with the exception of the transmission which was brush painted with Rustoleum Sunrise Red. The brush on paint comes out just as glossy if you use a high quality brush. As the tranny was in the garage, could not spray it. Everything else was painted outdoors. Here is a cropped pic of the 1276 I took yesterday with the rims and new tires on it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,687 #19 Posted July 7, 2017 Amazing Rattle Can restore!!! Tim Wow Wish I would have had time to go see it at the show. The wheel color looks like a close match to the decal accent color? Beautiful work!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #20 Posted July 7, 2017 23 minutes ago, Vinylguy said: Amazing Rattle Can restore!!! Tim Wow Wish I would have had time to go see it at the show. The wheel color looks like a close match to the decal accent color? Beautiful work!! Thanks Terry, and the decals are what set it off. Here is a picture of the decal you came up with for the 1276 oddball parking brake. Thanks much! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,687 #21 Posted July 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Tgtack said: Thanks Terry, and the decals are what set it off. Here is a picture of the decal you came up with for the 1276 oddball parking brake. Thanks much! Sweet. The console decals really help finish them off. I have always liked the look of the woodgrain decals. Thinking about making some custom ones for my commando. Hope you figure out the hydro issue. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #22 Posted July 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Vinylguy said: Sweet. The console decals really help finish them off. I have always liked the look of the woodgrain decals. Thinking about making some custom ones for my commando. Hope you figure out the hydro issue. I am pretty sure the issue is with the cam plate, the top portion that controls reverse is broken, and seems to be getting worse. That and the O ring seal around the shaft of the position arm has a small leak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,464 #23 Posted July 8, 2017 The talent you have with rattle cans still amazes me - that takes a lot of patience and time to get it to look like that . Makes us who use full on automotive spray guns and all the associated stuff to make it work jealous . I'll never forget the paint job on that Sami , especially how durable it turned out despite being run on the trails fairly hard . Still have the old M series pickup ? Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,872 #24 Posted July 8, 2017 On 7/1/2017 at 9:27 PM, cschannuth said: but I like freshly painted wheels to go with it. I don't know why. Because the wheels "make" the vehicle... Cars, trucks, tractors whatever. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #25 Posted July 8, 2017 On 7/7/2017 at 9:27 AM, WHX11 said: I have that epoxy on the wheels of my Can Am . That shuff's TOUGH ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
