harryt 281 #1 Posted September 24, 2015 hello everyone, just wondered what is the best paint to use when repainting a wheelhorse, what is the best colour match yet the toughest thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #2 Posted September 24, 2015 Hi Harry, I think most of us use International Harvester red and International Harvester white enamal on our Wheel Horses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted September 24, 2015 Or black and silver. 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #4 Posted September 24, 2015 Or black and silver. As it looks so good Norm we will let you off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #5 Posted September 24, 2015 Hi Harry, I think most of us use International Harvester red and International Harvester white enamal on our Wheel Horses. Yeah that Hi Harry, I think most of us use International Harvester red and International Harvester white enamal on our Wheel Horses. Yeah that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #6 Posted September 24, 2015 "getting the colour of a WH right is like throwing a grenade, all you have to do is get it close" i've used sparex paint, thinner and primer on mine. colour code RAL 3002 i think it was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #7 Posted September 25, 2015 Most of these old tractors weren't primed, and they used a lead based enamel that is outlawed today, it was that lead that gave them the shine retention, hardness and durability, today we must use a hardener additive to come close to that durability. I have the paint custom mixed from a part that hasn't seen sun and use a synthetic alkyd or polyurethane enamel with VM&P Naptha for reducer and poly converter as a hardener. Very little over spray and you can lay it on without running Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
