I posted this on the Paint forum, but didn't get questions answered, so figured I'd try here.
I have a '61 Massey 65 that is (finally) going back together after some more extensive than planned internal work in the rear end, and now that things are at least degreased, I'd like to spit some paint on the cast. It's more for weather protection than making pretty, but I'd still prefer the right color.
The YT store here lists about 6 choices, including aluminum (probably not), 2 or 3 grays (probably Fergie), a "Flint Gray metallic" (flint, the stone, seems too dark) and "Silver Mist Metalic" (possible match). To confuse things more, the Official Parts Book lists the 3 Official paint colors as a Red (obvious Ag), a Yellow (obvious industrial), and a "830694M1 Bronze (U.S. quart)"; also available in gallons and rattle cans. What? Bronze?? :shock: Since when did they paint these things as trophies?
One more question: It's pretty well known that the original paints on tractors were enamel (probably factory baked for faster cure). Other than the lead content, what is the difference between those enamels and the "alkyd" enamels currently readily available that most serious refinishers despise? Obviously some are far better than others.
Maybe a rating scale - if Centari (if still available) is a 9 or 10, and Majic is a 1, where would Tisco enamel be?
I have a '61 Massey 65 that is (finally) going back together after some more extensive than planned internal work in the rear end, and now that things are at least degreased, I'd like to spit some paint on the cast. It's more for weather protection than making pretty, but I'd still prefer the right color.
The YT store here lists about 6 choices, including aluminum (probably not), 2 or 3 grays (probably Fergie), a "Flint Gray metallic" (flint, the stone, seems too dark) and "Silver Mist Metalic" (possible match). To confuse things more, the Official Parts Book lists the 3 Official paint colors as a Red (obvious Ag), a Yellow (obvious industrial), and a "830694M1 Bronze (U.S. quart)"; also available in gallons and rattle cans. What? Bronze?? :shock: Since when did they paint these things as trophies?
One more question: It's pretty well known that the original paints on tractors were enamel (probably factory baked for faster cure). Other than the lead content, what is the difference between those enamels and the "alkyd" enamels currently readily available that most serious refinishers despise? Obviously some are far better than others.
Maybe a rating scale - if Centari (if still available) is a 9 or 10, and Majic is a 1, where would Tisco enamel be?