classic green paint

Proudfamilyfarm · Dec 19, 2014

This message is a reply to an archived post by Mike Aylward on March 14, 2014 at 16:10:33.
The original subject was "Re: classic green paint".

I have a 1966 95 combine with amazing paint in it and I compared a piece of metal painted ag and classic and classic is by far and away a closer match than what ag green is, I would never paint the old stuff ag green it's just wrong and I'm comparing to very very good original paint.

Kemper · Dec 20, 2014

I don't think anyone uses classic paint anymore.

jsborn · Dec 20, 2014

(quoted from post at 08:38:01 12/20/14) I don't think anyone uses classic paint anymore.

I do and will continue to until I can't get it anymore. I would never use anything but Classic Green on my 420 T or my 4020D.

Just my $.02 and please feel free to use any paint you would like if it's your tractor you can paint it with anything you want and it's ok with me.

rick deere · Dec 20, 2014

same here

Mike Aylward · Dec 20, 2014

Classic Green was designed to match old paint. It was NEVER used as a factory paint. It WAS designed to sell paint. Period. Told to me by a parts representative from Deere itself when I was a parts manager years ago. Deere paint always changed colors somewhat after it was put on a machine. This paint was designed to better match old paint. Mike

Proudfamilyfarm · Dec 20, 2014

Deere started using ag paint in 1989 when they came out with the new line up of equipment, there is no way that any two cyl or new gen or the 30 series are ag green.

Mike Aylward · Dec 20, 2014

The paint number changed when the lead was removed. It was then that the marketing ploy of "Classic Green" started. It was all about perception, not reality. Just a ploy to sell more paint, pure and simple. Mike

Proudfamilyfarm · Dec 20, 2014

Then explain to me why classic green matches anything 1988 or older but never matches 89 or newer? Also ag never matches the 88 and older stuff but always does 89 or newer, my parts guy that's been with the same dealer since the early 70's will agree with me, there's no better way to prove it than comparing to beautiful original paint.

rbooker · Dec 20, 2014

Personally I don't really see how it's a "marketing ploy" to sell more paint. If someone is going to paint a tractor or implement they are going to buy paint. They have many options from many sources to choose from and it's just one of those options. Because they have two shades of green it's not going to make me buy up a few gallons or cases of one or the other to put in the barn.

Mike Aylward · Dec 20, 2014

The words I got were directly from Deere representatives. The paint matches paint that has been on a machine for a time. They always look different with older paint than with new. New matching paint doesn't always match up when it is fresh. There is a curing time. Mike

BushogPapa · Dec 20, 2014

Our 2 1952 JD "B" tractors came NEW 2 different shades of green.. one looked a lot like Ag green (much darker)..

Maybe just a different supplier's "Batch"..?
Dad's was the darker one, Mom's was the lighter one..!

Ron.

RandyB(MI) · Dec 20, 2014

As in any equipment manufacturing company, Sales/Marketing/CEO/VP,s decide color, then it goes through Purchasing Dept/Health & Safety and when they get done it could be any shade since price and safety hazards will determine what raw materials the supplier has to work with. I was supervisor at large mfg. co. paint dept for 10 yrs. I've seen it first hand.

Wemedeeres · Dec 21, 2014

(quoted from post at 20:03:04 12/20/14)
Our 2 1952 JD "B" tractors came NEW 2 different shades of green.. one looked a lot like Ag green (much darker)..

Maybe just a different supplier's "Batch"..?
Dad's was the darker one, Mom's was the lighter one..!

Ron.

Ron that's neat to read they would be that noticeable!, have you had your serial numbers researched? It'd be interesting to know how far apart those tractors were on the assembly line!

Back in those days there could be so many factors involved, who knows what happened.

Jason S. · Dec 21, 2014

I work in a plant for Deere and Company. I became pretty good friends with the guy who was over the paint department in Waterloo. He was there for many many years. Would you believe there has been a total of 5 greens and 7 yellows used throughout Deere history. He told me that himself. I can tell you that all of the tractors that Deere has restored and on display are painted ag green. Not classic green.

Ben So Tex · Dec 21, 2014

Just use the Classic Green on the 60+ tractors and everything will be fine. Only way to go. My 2 cent worth...

DONMYEIL · Dec 22, 2014

Also, that factory paint is cured in ovens to speed up drying. How many of you can duplicate that ?

jsborn · Dec 22, 2014

Also, that factory paint is cured in ovens to speed up drying. How many of you can duplicate that ?

This not a problem in South Georgia in August just paint around noon and roll it outside. :lol:

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