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[Bolens 1000]

This is a thread intended for members to post what paint codes they have been able to match to the original Bolens paint.

Here's an example:

1) State the model of tractor or attachment
2) State the brand and name of the paint color, and where you got the paint from. example: (NAPA, TSC, ect.)
3) If possible post a picture of either the paint itself or the entire painted tractor.

This will be a work in progress, so if anyone has any other info they can think of to add to the list feel free to post it.

 

 

**** PDF and Excell sheets below for easy printouts of the colors, thanks to member 29chev for producing them!

 

 Copy of Bolens Paint Codes July 26 2016.xlsx   1.28MB   296 downloads

 

 Bolens Paint Codes July 26 2016.pdf   2.23MB   526 downloads

 

 

(Codes are for 1qt cans unless noted)

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Paint: Early Green

 

Era: 40's to 1954

 

Brand: Martin Senior

 

Code: Custom mix

 

Special instructions:  **** Remember the 12 Grams of CF 108 at the End!!!!****

 

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Paint: Metallic Green

 

Era: 1956-1960

 

Brand: Martin Senior

 

Code: 53B-2223

Acrylic Enamel 4.58 VOC

 

 

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Paint: Early Yellow (Bolens Orange) 

 

Era: 40's to 1956

 

Brand: Martin Senior

 

Code: 53D-10106

Acrylic Enamel 4.52 VOC

 

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Edited by Bolens 1000, July 26, 2016 - 04:36 PM.

[redcarkids]

bolens 1000

I have the bolens 900 that is listed in the gallory. do you have paint color code for the 1964 900 model?
redcarkids

[Bolens 1000]

What brand of paint are you planning on using?

Napa has some real close matches to the original Bolens colors. Most times if you take a sample paint chip they can scan it and give you a perfect match.

[redcarkids]

napa is 7 miles away so probably will go there. I did not know if you had already had some numbers from them or not. looks to be a brown, and a white or off white.

[Bolens 1000]

napa is 7 miles away so probably will go there. I did not know if you had already had some numbers from them or not. looks to be a brown, and a white or off white.

The first couple restorations I did, I used custom mixed rustoleum. After using both paints, the NAPA paint seems like better quality and I use that from now on.

The white is not pure white, It is an off white cream color. I used Rustoleum Gloss canvas white on my 800 which is basically the same as the 900.

Here's a picture so you can see what the colors look like:

[redcarkids]

I went with the canvas white in rustoleum and I am very happy. you can hardly see any color difference to the original steering wheel which i did not paint. also used a satin expresso brown, universal paint made by rustoleum. its coverage was exellent. liked the color match. may have been a little darker then yours.

[joshnewbe]

Can any one tell me the color codes for the gold on the 600 for either napa or rusteolum. Thx!

[Bolens 1000]

Can any one tell me the color codes for the gold on the 600 for either napa or rusteolum. Thx!

I dont know of any codes that would match the gold off the top if my head. I plan to begin taking apart my 600 this spring so I will doing some research on who has the closest match paint.

[goodnews]

_{what color is the grill on the 1054 ?}

[goodnews]

_{is the dash on the bolens wood grain or what ? thanks}

[Bolens 1000]

Yes the 1054 did have the wood grain decals on the dash panel.
Here are some pics

The grills were painted a Brown/ black color

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[Bud W]

I am painting a 1256 and went to BAPS (local PPG paint distributor) where they used their "Profit" to take a picture of my original paint. It crossed to a color of a 2003 Nissan "Light Olive" that looks to me to be a perfect match. I do however need the following information regarding the rest of the color scheme. The grill headlight decal is the Husky Dog, not the"Huskyman". Is the grill area color supposed to be black or the light olive (I've seen both)? What color are the hubs for the front wheels? And last, can anyone reccomend a red color for the wheels? If anyone can help with a photo or information, that would be great.

Thanks,
Bud

[Bolens 1000]

Here's a picture of the two different decal schemes that were used on the 1256. The 1970 1256 used the husky man on the front hood, so you need to look at the one on the right (1971) Notice the grille in the 71' is darkened

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[Bolens 1000]

We would love to see a picture of your Bolens!

[Wolverine]

I found the implement color Black at Carquest here in Canada and the Massey Ferguson RED but still haven't found My H14 offwhite color yet. A close but not quite there color match is Tremclad Recreational White. I did the wheels in that color but it looks too baigey (spelling). Anyone in Canada have a closer match for the 1456 (H14) color?