Rob.A.700 306 #1 Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) My wheel horse has come a long way from when I bought it. I got a plow (still working on a mower deck). Its running well. Now I am fixing to get some new tires but before I get them I am repainting the wheels. But i am torn between painting them black like I have seen on a few RJs or the creamish white that the originally were. What are your thoughts? (dont mind the mud its been abit rainy here) Edited November 1, 2015 by Rob.A.700 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,299 #2 Posted November 1, 2015 Linen beige (off-white) was the original color, but if black is what you like, go for it. I personally prefer to be original on everything that I restore. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #3 Posted November 1, 2015 The look is up to you... ultimately are you going the kustom route, or back to factory? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.A.700 306 #4 Posted November 1, 2015 Its far from a resto just making it look a little better. It has spent enough time in retirement its going back to work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,843 #5 Posted November 1, 2015 Any color you want. it's your tractor. If I had the talent. I'd go red/silver like the Farmalls have. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,442 #6 Posted November 1, 2015 There are pros and cons to both approaches. Go with what you like unless you are seeking to make it "look" original.Regarding color schemes - To paraphrase JRR Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings - "All that is red (gold) does not glitter..." In other words - Worker horses are gold no matter what they look like...Just saying... Any color you want. it's your tractor. If I had the talent. I'd go red/silver like the Farmalls have. Are we allowed to use the word "Farmall" on this forum? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,208 #7 Posted November 1, 2015 I'm kinda partial to the look of the red tractor with black wheels, but then that just my opinion. Go with what ever feels right to you, it's yours, make it your own. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,843 #8 Posted November 1, 2015 There are pros and cons to both approaches. Go with what you like unless you are seeking to make it "look" original.Regarding color schemes - To paraphrase JRR Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings - "All that is red (gold) does not glitter..." In other words - Worker horses are gold no matter what they look like...Just saying... Any color you want. it's your tractor. If I had the talent. I'd go red/silver like the Farmalls have. Are we allowed to use the word "Farmall" on this forum? They aint green! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.A.700 306 #9 Posted November 1, 2015 I think its going to be the linen beige. I tested it out on my computer and the off white looked the best. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #10 Posted November 1, 2015 The linen will really bring out the "Red" ......Square is the best...lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #11 Posted November 1, 2015 Is the color "linen beige" still available?I couldn't locate any and had to use Rustoleum "Almond" on my wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,843 #12 Posted November 1, 2015 I use Allis-Chalmers Cream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,070 #13 Posted November 2, 2015 Linen Beige is a Sherwin Williams color, It is about the same as Rustoleum Almond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,588 #14 Posted November 2, 2015 Did he say,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Alis Chalmers?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,843 #15 Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) Yes he did. Hey it aint green! I took a bare wheel to the Napa store. The inside of the wheel was pristine beige. They shot it with their computer gun and the closest match to it was AC Cream so that's what I went with Edited November 2, 2015 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,469 #16 Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) Rust-oleum also makes a Canvas White in rattle cans or quart that is real close to the original linen white. Not as brown as almond, but creamier than antique white.http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-1-qt-Protective-Enamel-Gloss-Canvas-White-Paint-2-Pack-7789502/202067244 Edited November 2, 2015 by RedRanger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,773 #17 Posted November 2, 2015 Paint one side black & the other the off white, got the best of both then! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,281 #18 Posted November 2, 2015 I don't like the red rims...too much red, but I love the camouflaged tires. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #19 Posted November 2, 2015 I used Plasti-Kote Antique White on my RJ rims and seat...you be the judge... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #20 Posted November 2, 2015 I would do what Wheel Horse did.I like clean looking shoes on my horses.It is yours so actually anything is OK except green or yellow in which case you will need to hide it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.A.700 306 #21 Posted November 2, 2015 I don't like the red rims...too much red, but I love the camouflaged tires. Too much red was my thought as well lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #22 Posted November 3, 2015 I find the Duplicolor Wheel Paint's hold up very well. Fast drying too.http://www.tcpglobal.com/DUPHWP100.html?sc=111&category=2971557#.VjkrSv9dHIU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
