Great vid! Dang, I bought that exact yellow paint you used at the video end (ace rust stop, JD yellow Gloss) and it still doesn't match my yellow deck. The deck color is a tad more orange-ish / darker yellow. any ideas? I've looked everywhere for a good JD yellow color match, even bought some at the local JD dealer (it's also too yellow). I may just have to paint the four wheels to match my new deck so that the deck doesn't stand out so much. (and then the seat won't match)
I used the Ace JD yellow and green when I refurbished a 87 SX75 and the colors were spot on. Also it is a good quality paint. I also undercoated the underside of the deck and it helps keep it clean.
Just use OEM...all the work of painting is in the prep...then people chince on the paint; doesn't make sense. Longevity of the paint over time and how it weathers over time. Years ago before big corp. Tractor Supply ruined "Central Tractor" by turning it into a glorified feed and pet store, they produced CT paint for the JD colors and I remember using it, and it weathered terrible. The paint became chalky and off-color after about a year.
Love Joe Dirt!! Thank you!! I just got an 1988 750 series with only 1700hrs on it. It has some basic rust spots, but all decals are in good shape, so I want to make it look right. I'm going to ACE today!!
Pre 60s John Deere green looks darker than modern JD green and the yellow looks lighter than present day JD yellow. Modern paints fade faster than pre 60s from my experience.
I think the farm and construction John Deere yellows are different. And the ace seems closer for the construction equipment. But who knows? As long as it protects the metal that’s key. Cool video thanks
$3.99!...it's $7.50 at my Ace...still reasonable. Maybe you mixed it up with the 12 ounce price cans, but they are now $5.99 at my ace. Glad to pic it up, Going to make a luxury john deere curb address. Note the caterpillar yellow always/eventually clogs on me.
