Buckshot 1 15 #1 Posted October 30, 2011 :dunno: I have my front wheels on my 656 sand blasted and primered. I have searched for the correct white color did not fine it. could some one advise me of the correct color of white? Thank you for your time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 119 #2 Posted October 30, 2011 These are the popular color recommendations from members here. viewtopic.php?f=70&t=15846 viewtopic.php?f=70&t=15846 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illinilefttackle 399 #3 Posted October 30, 2011 I did my 656 with 2 coats Rustoleum red oxide primer- then Rustoleum "Sunrise Red" -the wheels I did with Rustoleum "Antique White". Paint was inexpensive at Wal-mart. Rustoleum gives good protection-but it tales 3-4 days to dry. Thanks-Al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 558 #4 Posted October 30, 2011 The "correct" color is sometimes called "linen", sometimes "beige", but is essentially an antique, or off-white color. There are several listed in Massey's link that are close enough. Using any of the recommended paints, and you sit ten machines next to one another, you'll never see the difference. I did mine out of rattle cans as well. Rusty red primer and grey sand-able primer (both Rust-Oleum) under Valspar Restoration Series IH Red. Rims and Seat were done with Sherwin-Williams Antique White. All of these paints are listed in Massey's link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #5 Posted October 30, 2011 ive used almond from rustolium and its nice too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,434 #6 Posted October 31, 2011 Canvas White from Rustoleum is also an off white that is close to the linen beige of old. Rust-Oleum 7789830 Stops Rust, 12 oz. Spray, Gloss Canvas White Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckshot 1 15 #7 Posted October 31, 2011 :dunno: Thank you to everyone that replied. Now I just have to decide from Massey list, which white to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #8 Posted November 1, 2011 I used Rustoleum Regal Red on my B-80 (sorry no pictures yet) and it came out great . still gotta wet sand a little. I know some of the mid 70's WH look like they have a sort of red with a hint of orange? but my 77 B-80 looks a deep shade of red the day my Dad brought it homr. some previous posters have stated Red is a tough to mix /expensive color and that whatever they mixed up at the factory was what they sprayed that day and it could vary in shade day to day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckshot 1 15 #9 Posted November 1, 2011 :wh: Don on the red paint. I am thinking about using Toro Apple Red. When ever I spray a bright color. I use an old trick, that a ole time bodyman/painter used, white primer. He stated that the natural light pentrates the color and reflects back making the color brighter and by golly is does. Thank you for your reply. :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
