[AT] Deere plant visit

[Indiana Robinson]

On 5 May 2006 at 14:49, Louis wrote:

> This is what I have gathered about Deere colors.  Classic green was actually
> used on New Generation equipment.  Deere marketed it with a two cylinder
> tractor on the label.  The paint was intended for touch up and repaint of
> 10,20,30, and early 40 series tractors and equipment.  I have heard rumor
> that Deere was going to discontinue Classic Green.  I am wondering if that
> is why the collector center uses new ag green?  
> 
> I have used Dupont Centari paint.  They have three alternates.  Alt #1 is
> for real early Deere equipment up to early - mid 30's.  This is a real dark
> green.  Alt #2 is for mid 30's to 1960.  This is the correct color for most
> two cylinder tractors.  I have gotten samples of all three alternates and
> compared the shades to paint, on tractors, that was protected from the
> elements and sun.  Alt #3 is an exact match to "Classic Green".  If you get
> Imron from Dupont it also matches "Classic Green"
> 
> Lou



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