Paint color opinions

[mike melillo]

I have everything primed, and ready for color. I used the color reference chart that has the PPG color codes for the factory yellow/ white colors. I took it to Sherwin Williams (automotive division) and they were able to cross reference the numbers into their formula.

The white looks spot on, but I'm not sure about the yellow color I shot a test sample of. I'm not sure if it looks right compared to the tractors I have seen with OEM paints from the early 70's timeline. The paint you see in the background is the SW color, with 5 coats, and it's flattened to a matte finish. It looks really close to what comes out of the spray cans but even that too is very different to the paint on the older tractors.

The part in the image is the access cover in front of the seat. I have it bottom side up, and for a direct comparison you can get a good sense of the color the tractor was painted.

Do you think the new color is too yellow, or what the paint looked like back in the day?


Mike

[Lincolnmania]

that is a lot darker than spots on my 100 that weren't exposed whatever you had mixed up there looks pretty good, i'm doing mine with spray bomb

[sawdustdad]

that access cover, while not exposed to direct sunlight, has aged over 40 years. Clean with a scotchbrite or magic eraser and you'll see a brighter yellow under the oxidized surface. I think your test spray color looks good. I'd go with it.

[mike melillo]

Thanks for the replies, It's good to hear your in agreement on the color.

I also tested a spray can of the IH yellow color and that looks exactly like my test. Color ifs a very difficult thing to match, and is very subjective.

Mike

[johncub7172]

That's a good looking paint match from this side! Hope to see some progress paint pictures!