here we go again......IH 1102B

bmagee · Sep 16, 2013

I know there has been tons of conversation about IH paint colors and in particular the IH 1102B. My tractor which my grandfather bought new was manufactured in November of 49'. This would have it painted the 1102B.

I have started restoration and have found may locations (inside the side rails, steering parts, etc.) where you can see the original paint. I am concerned if my local paint supplier (NAPA) will not be able to get a good match with the camera.

I have read somewhere that the new modern CASEIH red seems to be a close match in some's eyes. Has anyone tried painting a tractor with it?

I took a piece of metal and painted it with the rattle can version just to see how it looks. My first observation it came out with a little pink to it, which the old color had. It also appears to be a brighter red versus the orange color you get with the 2150. I am strongly considering.

Any thoughts, advice or opinions?

CNKS · Sep 17, 2013

2150 has an orange tint to it--it helps some if you have the dealer increase the red by about 30% and reduce the orange the same amount. Try a pint first and take it from the there. The dealer will charge you for mixing which can get expensive. He should not object to changing the formula, since it takes him no more time. 30% will not get all the orange out, but I am used to the color. Far as I know no one can mix 1102b. They can mix IH 50-the original red color begun in 1936-PPG/Dupont is 70019/7410, can be mixed as acrylic enamel or urethane. I have not compared them but 2150 and 50 are similar, I don't know if 50 has orange in it. I wouldn't get too excited about getting the original color, they do not exist anymore because of EPA restrictions, and I bet others as old as I am can't remember the original color, I can't remember my dad's 47 H which had IH 50 on it, it was just red in those days.

here we go again......IH 1102B

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