Best paint for rims?
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Topic: Best paint for rims?
Posted By: JohnColo
Subject: Best paint for rims?
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2021 at 11:46pm
| I need to paint some rims, both AC and other brands, silver color. Anyone have a good paint brand to use that holds up well? |
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Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2021 at 6:25am
| I use Ford Argent Silver. I think it is very close to the original rim color. I'm sure there are other options that are good, too. |
Posted By: GregLawlerMinn
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2021 at 7:32am
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Rustoleum Hammered Aluminum is what I have used. Levels out well when applied with a brush and is quite hard when dry. ------------- What this country needs is more unemployed politicians-and lawyers. Currently have: 1 D14 and a D15S2. With new owners: 2Bs,9CAs,1WD,2 D12s,5D14s,3D15S2s, 2D17SIVs,D17D,1D19D;1 Unstyled WC |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2021 at 7:47am
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John, I would agree with Greg. I like the rustoleum products. I use rattle cans. We need pictures too! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: mruhlig77
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2021 at 8:15am
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I have used Allis grey primer and /or rustoleum paint.....both are easy to match later..If it needs to be shiny...use an aluminum paint over as suggested.... |
Posted By: sparky
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2021 at 1:05pm
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Agco pearl gray. ------------- It's the color tractor my grandpa had! |
Posted By: Darb210
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2021 at 1:24pm
| rustoleum, painted my 210 wheels & rims over ten years ago & they still look as good as the day i finished them |
Posted By: DIESEL
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2021 at 9:52pm
| I used Rustoleum aluminum, it looks great. |
Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2021 at 11:34pm
| I painted the rims on the 1955 WD45 back in 1976 when I first got it. Rustoleum primer and then their silver paint. They still look OK, but they rotted out from the inside out. Replaced them about a month ago with new rims. I hope these last another 70 years. Oh well kid probably won't be able to buy gasoline in 70 Years. |
Posted By: Dakota Dave
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2021 at 11:38pm
| I painted mine with a product called liquid aluminum. It was had to paint but covered vary well and has held up. https://www.agrisupply.com/aluminum-paint/p/81758/" rel="nofollow - https://www.agrisupply.com/aluminum-paint/p/81758/ |
Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2021 at 9:08am
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I use CaseIH silver. Real close match. Painted front rims yesterday with rattle can. ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: Rick of HopeIN
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2021 at 11:38am
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I had good results with hammered aluminum paint also. ------------- 1951 B, 1937 WC, 1957 D14, -- Thanks and God Bless |
Posted By: JohnColo
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2021 at 4:00pm
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Thanks for all the great advice guys! The project right now is a Ford 6000 that had a bad tire and the wheel was loose on the axle, and the wheel seal was leaking. Decided I shoud fix it all at the same time. Of course the wheel seal is somewhat difficult to find, although I haven't called New Holland yet. CR still makes them but none in stock nearby, $68! |
Posted By: Ed (Ont)
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2021 at 5:31pm
| I think the best way is to get it powder coated and not very expensive. But you have to disassemble so a bit of extra work. |
Posted By: AC7060IL
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2021 at 8:13pm
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Dem-Kote spray can paint makes a great Aluminum(silver) paint. Apply it in very thin coats from a 12-18” distance. It’s nozzles allowed 360 degree movement allowing horizontal side to side to vertical up & down spray patterns. https://www.grainger.com/product/DEM-KOTE-Dem-Kote-Spray-Paint-in-Gloss-6FGH9" rel="nofollow - https://www.grainger.com/product/DEM-KOTE-Dem-Kote-Spray-Paint-in-Gloss-6FGH9 |
Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2021 at 8:21pm
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I should have said that all my rear rims are now powder coated. Have a real good local place. Still use the CaseIH silver. The raddle can paint job I talked about above was cream and silver front rims. ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: Ed (Ont)
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 8:49am
| Who does your powder coating Calvin? |
Posted By: Orange Day Farm
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 5:17pm
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I use mist silver power coat same as Calvin, best overall finish and very durable. ------------- Orange Day Farm Clint Worron 30' United, 37' WC, 38' B, 41' C&80 Series cultivators, IB, 51' CA, 42' WF, 49' WD,53' WD&cultivators, 57' WD45&33 Picker, D12, D15HC, 180, All Crop 60, 444 baler, etc... |
Posted By: Sanchez
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2021 at 7:54pm
This wheel was pretty heavily rusted on the inside and needed some cutting and welding around the valve stem. After the repair I had it galvanized at a local shop . I'm pretty happy with the result, the chemical process removed the rest of the rust and restored the factory finish.   |
Posted By: Ed (Ont)
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2021 at 9:06pm
| That’s real nice. I believe they were galvanized from factory. |
Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2021 at 10:26pm
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That looks real good and will last a lot longer than paint!! Which shop did you use?? I've got a couple from a 'B' I need to do.
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Posted By: Gatz in NE
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2021 at 10:28pm
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Had mine sandblasted and powder-coated. Immediately after sandblasting, I took them to the powder-coating place. I don't recall the exact color; it was some silver that the fellas at the powder-coating place had a "chip" of. The powder coat cost was very reasonable at $80 for both rims.  |
Posted By: AC7060IL
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2021 at 10:40pm
| Great work guys. I’ll have to inquire locally about powder coating. Your $80/rim seems reasonable. Thanks for sharing, |
Posted By: Sanchez
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2021 at 10:54pm
| The shop in Edmonton is Daam Galvanizing, their minimum charge is $90 for 100 LBS, so 2 rear wheels from the WD45 are pretty close to that . As rusty as mine were I figured I would need to sandblast prior to paint , in order to galvanize I wire wheeled the heaviest rust off, then the chemical treatment took care of the rest. |
Posted By: DCAC
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2021 at 6:25am
| That's an awesome looking D17!!! |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2021 at 6:51am
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Good looking rims and tractor! John and all of us are getting some good rim options. The take it all apart, repair and sandblast is the best starting point for the coatings. I like the powder coat look on the D17, more of a argent color. Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |