Paints.....again

[Lanexa Speedway]

Made some progress this weekend on the 641. Etching primer, then more primer, than first coat of paint. Using Valspar 4431-20 "Ford Red" implement paint. It shoots surprisingly well from a cheap HVLP gun.

Question. I know the correct color is supposed to have a lot of orange to it. Seemed a reddish orange, and "correct" to me during application, but now dried more orange than what it was going on. Check out the pictures below. Is this right for a '58 641, or did I screw up?

 

[Larry NCKS]

Hard to tell, not knowing what your lighting was for taking photos. But it looks really close to me.

 

[Lanexa Speedway]

(quoted from post at 22:32:48 03/23/14)
Hard to tell, not knowing what your lighting was for taking photos. But it looks really close to me.

Actually, I think you called it.....I didn't even think about lighting. Pictures were under fluorescent lighting tonight. In the day time (when I sprayed it), it had a touch more red to it. I'm just second-guessing myself.

Now will be interested in seeing what it looks like tomorrow...

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[xring 223]

excellent job I wish I had the time and room to do that to mine but I"ve already put it to work keep up the good work

 

[showcrop]

Looks perfect to me. It will look less orange out doors and it will darken a little anyway.

 

[David G]

Nice looking.

 

[Lanexa Speedway]

Thanks guys!

I'm breathing a bit easier now. Now to get the rest of it done...

Kevin

 

[jterry]

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any questions about anything on antique tractors including paint, 513-734-2501 you can also type in his name to see the amazing work that he has completed.

 

[RickB]

Valspar has made the paint for Ford & New Holland for years & years. If they call that Ford Red, it probably is.

 

[jterry]

You definetly have devoted some time on this project, well done. look forward to the final photo

 

[Lanexa Speedway]

Thanks guys.

And Rick, yes, it is called "Ford Red".

Tonight when I got home I had a lot of good daylight (through the garage door). Color really got a lot redder (is that a word?!?) with the daylight.....my 10-year old son made a fire truck reference. Was working on putting the brakes and the pedal shafts back on tonight and the sun went down. Fluorescent lights on, and she's looking orange. Funny color. I kinda like it.

Now for the temps to come up so I can paint more. Garage is heated and cooled, but it's still only in the mid-50s in there right now. I'd prefer at least 10 degrees warmer.

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[RickB]

I should have been more specific. The OEM paint sold at New Holland dealerships is Valspar paint.