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Harris Guy
08-17-2006 18:13:45
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Re: Harris Guy, describe straw yellow ??? in reply to Alberta Mike, 08-17-2006 14:47:17
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Hey, Hey, Alberta Mike, we all know the compromise
on the restoration detail,but no paint tricks. The
quickest, simpliest way to get close to vintage MH
straw yellow, is www.Rustoleum.com, Specialty Farm Equipment,Original Equipment colors, stops rust, HD Enamel, 12 0z spray cans. Old Caterpillar Yellow #7449. Cat went to Safety Yellow, in the mid-70's, Avoid this one! I actually sprayed some old Cat yellow on the rear cast rim, of the authentic straw yellow. Hours later, the texture seemed a bit smoother, but the shade was so close. The golden decals from TPI, in
Kentucky are on the mark. About $40.30 delivered,
for 44 Specials, lazer cut, very clean. A note of
advice, you need light primer, like platinum grey, or white, under straw yellow. The wheels take on a deeper shade with brown/red primers, not as precise of a job. Sure, I can brush on paint to old iron castings, without much difference, but the spray on straw yellow, double
primed, double sprayed, looks decent from my descerning eye. I've put others onto this path,
no quibbling yet. Great to hear from my 'ol Up
North Pal. Always a pleasure to hear from an honest, helpful Gentleman. Good luck.
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