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Color Noodling

March 7, 2007 in Frame and Body

I’m still noodling with what color to paint SSDutch.  I’m planning on using some of the Valspar Tractor and Implement paints from Tractor Supply.  Here are a few ideas including - Ford Blue, Kabota Orange, one of the 3 reds they have, John Deere Yellow, keeping it white but painting the wheels red, or MF gray with red wheels.  I’ve also chopped up an picture with the top up just to get a feel for that contrast.

Red is always a favorite, but the Ford Blue (in a flattened/satin finish) is a strong contender.  I also don’t mind the Kabota Orange as much as I thought I might.

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  1. David on March 23, 2007

    Here’s my modified ranking for your records:
    1. White \ Red Wheels
    2. Kubota Orange \ Black Wheels
    3. Blue \ Black Wheels

    Thanks for all you do for the CJ6 community!

    David
    1959 CJ6
    F-Head 4 cyl.

  2. Boyink (Author) on March 23, 2007

    Thanks David.  I’m getting closer to painting, and still haven’t decided on color yet. 

    But I do know I really dislike black wheels…;) 

    It’s funny how popular the orange is - it was the strongest contender on the ECJ5.com board.

  3. Tim Taylor on March 28, 2007

    Hey now…  I’ve got black wheels!  ;)

    Have you considered a classic green?

    I painted my M715 in Vietnam-era USMC semi-gloss forest green using Gillespie paint (tough as nails, and surprisingly cheap).  I like it so much, I’m trying to talk myself out of painting my CJ-5 with the same stuff!

  4. Boyink (Author) on March 29, 2007

    TSC has a few shades of Green…I can eliminate John Deere straight off.  I have to see the others again - not sure there’s one that has the right amount of contrast.  Too bright and the white wheels don’t look good, too dark and the black top gets lost.

  5. Trey Garrett on May 29, 2007

    I have a color option for you.  This is a jeep we just overhauled during a charity jeep build for a guy injured back in feb. the color was horrible on the sample chip but the final product was amazing.  there are pictures here.

    http://msstate.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2073637&l=cd3e2&id=26502552

    More about the build here….

    http://www.smjc.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5452

    PS I have made some more changes to the Dung Beetle that I will send you pictures on later.

  6. Boyink (Author) on May 29, 2007

    Hey Trey - cool event.

    Too late on the color idea though - read the latest SSDutch blog entries…;)

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