[AJD] Rattle Can Paint

[Ronald L. Cook]

Well, no wonder it worked for me.  Thanks for that info, Greg.

Ron Cook
Salix, IA

greg at theoldtractorcompany.com wrote:

> 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!
> 
> On Wed Mar 16 10:29 , 'Ronald L. Cook' <rlcook at pionet.net> sent:
> 
> 
>>Mike,
>>	I know what you are looking for here, but the only answer is "JD 
>>Classic Green" from the John Deere dealer if you want a perfect match.
>>
>>	Grabbing a can at the local Farm & Fleet or TSC or whatever is often 
>>handier.  Maybe cheaper, but I doubt it.  The shade of green is always 
>>just a little off.  Not much.  Okay on a separate item that is being 
>>painted, but off just enough that a touch up shows up.  I have a 1966 
>>4020 with original paint.  It looks like classic green and it must have 
>>been painted before the switch to the darker ag green. (I really do not 
>>know when Deere changed)  I did some touch up on the frame where a 
>>loader had been attached.  I used a spray can of  JD Classic Green I had 
>>for painting the carb on my "A".  You cannot see where I painted.  It 
>>all looks factory.  Surprised me!
>>
>>Ron Cook
>>Salix, Ia