Paint Codes
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Topic: Paint Codes
Posted By: J. Larsen
Subject: Paint Codes
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2024 at 7:12pm
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Just have a couple of questions. 1. I got on the tech forum and found AC Paint codes. a. I'm guessing that persian orange #1 would be correct for a WD45. 2. Is there a specific silver color that is used on the wheels? I seen something called "Silver Mist". Is that a real color for AC? Thanks, JL |
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Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 6:03am
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Persian Orange 1 (PO1) is correct for a WD45 (although I personally prefer PO2). There are a lot of different paints that have been used on rims. Originally, they were galvanized. I have used Rust Oleum Cold galvanizing compound or Rust Oleum Argent Silver for rims.
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Posted By: J. Larsen
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 10:43am
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It looks to me, that the P02 is a little brighter orange. Where I'm not painting the whole tractor, just the wheel centers and the rims, I'm trying to match the rest of the tractor. It sounds like there is not a specific color for the rims. I appreciate the reply. It was fun getting all of the eccentric housings freed up and operating again. I hope that it wasn't just the rust inside the eccentrics that was keeping the wheels tight, and that they will continue to operate as designed. Thanks, JL
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Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 10:53am
I like the Rust-oleum spray, coats nice and even ------------- Allis Express North Georgia 41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's, Ford 345C TLB |
Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 12:09pm
| Joe, is that the Rustoleum galvanized? I used that on my 7040 rims. |
Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 6:56pm
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yes it is ------------- Allis Express North Georgia 41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's, Ford 345C TLB |
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 10:59pm
| PO 2 is prettier but 1 is correct for a 45. |
Posted By: 55allis
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 11:11pm
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I use Tallmans aluminum paint, looks sharp and bright but not too bright like chrome. I also paint all my bolts too with that…. ------------- 1955 AC WD45 diesel with D262 repower, 1949 AC WD45 |
Posted By: J. Larsen
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2024 at 9:52am
| What are you using to mask the tires? |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2024 at 12:38pm
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Hey Joe! That looks like a G rim......! LOL! I use Dupli-color's textured Silver. Looks a lot like Joe's wheel when dry. Also fills in some of those pesky rust pockets in the rim and makes the wheel look smoother. In NJ, the rust worm can get pretty harsh sometimes... Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2024 at 11:50pm
The 45 color is kind of a drab orange, but that is correct. The correct color is WHAT YOU LIKE!! It's YOUR tractor. ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
J. Larsen wrote:Posted By: 55allis
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2024 at 7:59am
 Here’s my 45 with Persian 1 orange, aluminum color rims, and rust oleum almond white. ------------- 1955 AC WD45 diesel with D262 repower, 1949 AC WD45 |
Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2024 at 8:33am
Steve, you know it's a G rim at my house! I have a stack of old file folders cut to the rim radius, just let the air out, pull the bead down a bit and slide them in, that galvanized spray even self heals if I scratch or bump one. Even if you touch them up, in about a month, you can't tell where it was   ------------- Allis Express North Georgia 41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's, Ford 345C TLB |
Posted By: rasman57
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2024 at 8:34am
I discovered the deck of cards method for the tire/rim area and it worked well for me. Place the cards right in the seam next to each other and you are good to go. Don't use the family heirloom antique cards. I found cards are way cheaper than tape and even I can set em in and not miss a spot.
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Posted By: HudCo
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2024 at 11:33am
| persian orange 1 is a prettey color when it shines |