What color paint is WH Red

[ozarksboy 0]

1st Pony,604 and I want it done right, BUT paint ain't cheap. What is true Wheel Horse red ? Did the shades of red ever change throughout the model years ? Anyone who can educate me on this, I would be much abliged. Thanks Mike

[Kelly 1,035]

this can be a long thread, but in short IH red is what most people use, if your rattle canning it, rust Oleum, regal red or sun rise red.

[rmaynard 16,700]

There is no "true" color red when it comes to restorations. As Kelly said, many choose IH Red, but there are many variations in IH Red between manufacturers.

Here is a thread that you might want to view:

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=15846

But when you ask the question, what is the true color, you will get many answers.

I think that the correct color will always be what pleases you.

[VinsRJ 723]

Like the others have said but, a search on the topic will provide you with more info than you will ever need or want to know. :thumbs:

[B-8074 20]

I have a ? Who was the supplier for the paint that the factory used to paint the tractors? And has anyone tried to match the paint from a new old stock part at an auto boby paint supply?

[rmaynard 16,700]

And has anyone tried to match the paint from a new old stock part at an auto boby paint supply?

Take two or more NOS parts and have the colors scanned. They will more times than not be different from each other. Try matching a NOS part to an area under a decal. It will not be the same. Too many variables. As many have said before, find a color that you like and go with it.

[chesbaycruiser 83]

Ozarksboy,

I second rmaynard's comments.

Here's another thread with a voting poll and comments regarding members "preferred" red.

Paint Color Preference Poll

Good luck with the 604 project!

[mavfreak 11]

I have used ford engine/tractor red from valspar. I just like that red. to me its not as dark as the IH red even though I'm a big farmall fan I still went with the ford colors.

Like alot of people say on here its all in what color red you like.

[Toejam 1]

IH red seems to be the favorite so I bought mine today at tractor supply. It was $12.99 a quart and the rattle cans were $5.49.

[rmaynard 16,700]

Be sure to use hardener with it or you will be waiting days if not weeks for it to dry. For your safety, please read all the precautions listed on the hardener and use proper protection.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[Toejam 1]

:thumbs: Thanks. This is just the beging of the project. Parts are in real bad shape. The Vocational school is actualy doing the work I just have to supply them materials. I will post plenty of pics showing progress when it gets underway.