I am always open to constructive criticism of my colors. Please understand that this does not mean that the formula is set in stone yet. His sample that he is matching to could be slightly different also.Īfter this picture, I have made a couple slight adjustments to this color, and I am going to start to market it. Joe sprayed single stage, my sample is basecoat. Keep in mind, this color is spray sensitive especially as a single stage. Now I will say that Joe, commented he thought the color was a bit dark. It is now up against a Cyclone hood with the decal's removed. Here is the color that I sent to Joe Rainville to evaluate. The color that I finally started with used totally different toners. LOL The problem is that the base colors are just not correct. But the color really just wouldn't come around so I gave up on it. The other green at least had the same flake. I didn't use it even to base a color off of to tint with.

Elkhart green is too yellow and not even the correct size of metalflake. I could go deeper into why, but that we will talk about another day.Įlkhart green is the top stick, the bottom stick was another recommendation that I found. This is part of the problem of using a code. You may have different results in different paint lines, especially on old colors. Now keep in mind, these findings are in MY paint line. I mixed some Elkhart Green and another green that I found recommended. I am not saying any recommendation is incorrect. Please take it as my findings with my paint. I am going to say some things here contradict some published information. I am aware of the published color recommendation. (bang head on work bench time), so I couldn't do a final comparison in good lighting after my sample dried. what has slowed me up a bit, is that I inadvertently threw the piece away. Joe sent me a NOS mean green part, the round part in the picture below. But I think I have a pretty good sample for you guys. I have to say, it's been a bit of a challenge. Hey guys, I have been working with John Deere Joe with regards to matching the mean green paint.

John deere green color code