LS blue paint

JLwoodworks · Nov 27, 2016

Picked up some factory color touch up paint at my dealer. $13. Not cheap, but not terrible depending on the scale of the project.

Jay

PJSprog · Nov 30, 2016

One of the projects I have planned for next year is to build a tool rack / ballast rack for the 3ph. Still debating whether or not it would just be easier to spend the money for a few rattle cans, or get the Sherwin-Williams LS paint mentioned in another post. With more paint, though, I might be tempted to repaint the other implements, too.

George2615 · Nov 30, 2016

Just be sure to ask the price before buying. I've seen the same paint advertised at $33. per can at certain dealers.
I'd go for the Sherwin-Williams paint first if an exact match is wanted.

JLwoodworks · Dec 1, 2016

I haven't seen the Sherwin color in person yet, but it looks to be closer than sail blue rustoleum.
I tend to paint the attachments I build black. That way they're universal.

George2615 · Dec 1, 2016

For those that haven't seen it here's the Sherwin-Williams paint code posted by other LS owners. The paint formulas may be slightly different as both were obtained by different members.

lostcreekranch · Dec 6, 2016

George2615 said:
For those that haven't seen it here's the Sherwin-Williams paint code posted by other LS owners. The paint formulas may be slightly different as both were obtained by different members.

The second picture of the S-W can is mine. It's a perfect match for LS Blue.

Repainted my grill guard after modifying it.

hutchman · Dec 13, 2016

I have some stuff that is Sail Blue and others that are Rustoleum Safety Blue. The Sail Blue I find to be darker ... more close to the old Ford blue but the Safety Blue is close enough for me and will probably be my go-to paint since I can just run to Lowes etc. to get it. Not too hung up on everything matching ... just don't like rust.

rlgustafson, I really like the mesh on the grill. Seen several do that and it looks nice. If I can quit breaking things on my tractor I might find time to do a nice improvement like that. Also need to find a good spot to attach a toolbox/ammo can.

One day when I have copious amounts of free time I may get a gallon of that Sherwin Williams matching paint and shoot everything with a professional spray gun but for now ... it's rattle cans that are close enough.

JLwoodworks · Dec 13, 2016

Hutchman, I made a bracket to mount an ammo can on the back

PJSprog · Dec 14, 2016

JLwoodworks said:
Hutchman, I made a bracket to mount an ammo can on the back

I was thinking of doing the same thing, but making it with holes to hold lynch pins ... not only to hold them while putting on or taking off implements, but as a place to look and reassure myself that I didn't forget one. :confused2:

hutchman · Dec 14, 2016

JLwoodworks said:
Hutchman, I made a bracket to mount an ammo can on the back

That spot might work. I no longer have the work light there so I could re-purpose the threaded holes in that area for a bracket. Thanks for the idea!

lonelyop · Feb 23, 2023

Just curious, how have these paints lasted over time?
If SW can make a rattle can for me that'd be great. I recently had to weld up some stress cracks on all the sheet metal and now have gray primer spots on everything. Unfortunately my tractor sits in the sun more than it should, so what was once blue is now powder blue.

alexpops · Feb 23, 2023

SW will give you the paint & any additives for conditions, but doubt you'll get it in a rattle can. Best bet would be paint etc. from them and a cheap HF or Amazon hvlp gun that you can hook up to your compressor. Don't forget filters for both air and paint. Dry, oil free air.

1 of U · Feb 25, 2023

picked up my paint at Lowes .
Safety Blue

Eagle1 · Feb 25, 2023

Safety Blue Rust-Oleum is a perfect match to my eyes......

JCoastie · Feb 25, 2023

I used safety blue on my grill guard, it's not close, not even the same sport!
I did contact my dealer, and they do have touch up paint available, I didn't get a cost though.

KCTractors · Feb 25, 2023

Eagle1 said:
Safety Blue Rust-Oleum is a perfect match to my eyes......

I repainted the front bumper with the Rustoleum Safety blue and I can not see any difference in the color on a bright sunny day.

1 of U · Feb 26, 2023

Safety blue paint .

LS Tractor Owner · Feb 26, 2023

Yeah, used Safety blue on a couple of deep scratches on the 'flat' parts..... can't even see where the spray 'patches' are.

There is a common mistake to use Rustoleum "sail blue"..... that is definitely darker and not a match.

I have a can of LS touch up paint from the dealer..... I will use it as a last resort. It takes over 24 hours to dry, vs. the Rustoleum is dry in 20 minutes.

There have been a couple touch ups, using the Rustoleum, for about 2 years now. They are holding up just as good as when first applied.