[AJD] Rattle Can Paint

[Louis]

They use gold flake in other colors of paint also.  That is one of the
reasons why good red paint is so expensive.

Would it be cheaper to get a gallon of Classic Green and spray it with a
spray gun.  If you don't add hardener, you can store it for a while,
even with reducer in it.  I prefer to paint with a gun instead of a
spray can.  I understand the convenience of a spray can, but the cost
and quality are better when you spray paint with a gun.

To add to Greg's note, Classic green color came into use with the New
Generation tractors.  I believe that Deere changed the shades of green
twice before the New Gen tractors.  I you want the correct shade of
green for your vintage of tractor, you can get it from Dupont.  The code
is 262. Alt #1 is up to the late 20's or early 30's.  Alt #2 is picks up
from Alt #1 up to 1960 (the end of the two-cylinders). Alt #3 is the
same as Classic Green.  You need the be sure that you specify the Alt #
you want.  Some jobbers will even try to tell you there is no
difference.  I can tell you that is not so.  I have had all three
alternates mixed up and made a comparison card.  There is definite
difference.

Lou

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
Of Robert M. Massengale
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:17 AM
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Subject: Re: [AJD] Rattle Can Paint


Greg, Ron, Terry, Dana, Tom, Marc & Lou -

Thanks very much for sharing your info on the rattle can paint.  My
dealer isn't a 
pure Deere dealership... they handle several different colored
tractors... and don't 
stock the Deere rattle cans.  I'll see if they can order some up for me.
I'm just 
working bits & pieces right now.  Greg... I thought the gold flecks were
in the yellow, 
not the green.

Mike Massengale
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

> Classic green was intended to be a match for the old PT99 part # which

> was good up through the 7720 combines and 4440 tractors etc. Or so I 
> was told Greg
> 
> 
> Greg Stephen
> The Old Tractor Company
> Stephen Equipment Company
> PO Box 709
> Franktown, CO 80116
> 303-663-5246
> 303-468-0377 FAX<<--GREAT WAY TO REACH ME!

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