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Post by kentuckyhillbilly on Jun 7, 2007 2:28:12 GMT -5
Just wondering what years Homlites were painted blue?
Matt
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Post by woodburner44 on Jun 8, 2007 2:01:07 GMT -5
 Up into the early Seventies
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Post by Eccentric on Jun 10, 2007 20:57:24 GMT -5
They dabbled with metalic blue on various saws from the 50s through the early 70s. There's no clear cutoff, and no real logic to it. Most of the various belt and gear drives plus the upright cylinder direct drive saws were red (with green and/or black accents). However, they also played with blue on the various zips, wiz's, and the 500 (lower cost version of a zip with stamped steel parts).
The C5, C51, and C52 were usualy painted metalic blue through this saw's production run. The larger displacement C-Series saws (C7/C71/C72, C9/C91) were almost always painted red (sometimes with green accents).
The XL12 family was painted both blue (with white) and red through the 70s. Red became the only color for those saws except for the 'Ol Blue' saws built towards the end of the run. This blue doesn't look as good as the original metalic Homelite blue IMO.
The XL700 and XL800 series saws were sometimes painted metalic blue as well. I'd love to find a source of the REAL Homelite metalic blue (or a faithful modern match) for saw restoration.
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Post by 5runners on Apr 10, 2009 21:03:04 GMT -5
I was talking with my local homelite guy. (where I've been buying all my old blue saws)
He seems to think that the metallic blue was dropped in 1969.
And as far as the Ol'Blue Limited Edition, all the ones I've seen, date to1992.
Also, about color matching, our local O'really auto parts store can scan a saw part, mix and put
the paint into a rattle can for around 12.00
I haven't tryed it yet. I was hoping someone else would.
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Post by lesorubcheek on Apr 10, 2009 21:10:57 GMT -5
I know some 150s came in metallic blue, and I'm pretty sure these were after '69. My guess would be early 70s.
Dan
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Post by doublemm on Apr 10, 2009 21:14:39 GMT -5
I have a SXL from 74 that is blue
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Post by Doug Hoffman on Apr 10, 2009 22:14:16 GMT -5
Also, about color matching, our local O'really auto parts store can scan a saw part, mix and put the paint into a rattle can for around 12.00 I haven't tryed it yet. I was hoping someone else would. I tried the CarQuest paint mixing - they use the Limco paint. I had to search through a ton of books, they didn't have anything to scan it. The color that I settled on is NOT an exact match, but it is pretty darn close. They mixed it and put it into a rattle can. It sprayed on nice and even; I was really surprised at how well it covered. Color is called "ice blue metallic." Here's a couple pics that I took of the saw today.   |
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Post by doublemm on Apr 10, 2009 22:26:04 GMT -5
Also, about color matching, our local O'really auto parts store can scan a saw part, mix and put the paint into a rattle can for around 12.00 I haven't tryed it yet. I was hoping someone else would. I tried the CarQuest paint mixing - they use the Limco paint. I had to search through a ton of books, they didn't have anything to scan it. The color that I settled on is NOT an exact match, but it is pretty darn close. They mixed it and put it into a rattle can. It sprayed on nice and even; I was really surprised at how well it covered. Color is called "ice blue metallic." Here's a couple pics that I took of the saw today. Awesome job on that Xl-12 |
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Post by MCS on Apr 10, 2009 22:37:06 GMT -5
Doug, that must be a 2009 XL-12  When I left my Dad's hardware store in Aug. of 1973, the XL12 and Super XLAO were Blue. The 150 came out in 1971 and it was Blue. The XL923 and XL123 were on the shelf in 1973 in Red. And of course the XL2 was on the shelf in Red so the shift to Red started around 1972/73 timeframe. |
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Post by 5runners on Apr 11, 2009 0:56:39 GMT -5
Nice job on the XL-12!!!
Here's another kicker about the old blue paint, I have 2 SuperXL's and 2 XL-12's all with original paint, all 4 are different shades of metallic blue.
Seems like the darkest blue was the one that really peeled off.
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Post by MCS on Apr 11, 2009 8:23:36 GMT -5
I would say the later blues were slightly darker. When the 150 come out in blue is was a darker shade than the other blue saws on the shelf.
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Post by Doug Hoffman on Apr 11, 2009 9:25:27 GMT -5
Here's another kicker about the old blue paint, I have 2 SuperXL's and 2 XL-12's all with original paint, all 4 are different shades of metallic blue. I've noticed the same thing about saws being different shades - not that I have all that much experience with it. I have a newer XL-12 here - the serial number tag is on the side of the air box - and, beneath the dirt and grime, it appears to be a darker blue than this one is. Thanks for all the nice comments on my saw - I didn't mean to kind of hijack the thread; I was only showing how well the paint covered ;D |
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Post by MCS on Apr 11, 2009 13:17:26 GMT -5
I sure wouldn't say you hijacked the thread. You and 5runners just brought it back to life It's been dormant for almost 2 years  |
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Post by 5runners on Oct 10, 2009 15:59:30 GMT -5
Just tryed the O'reilly scan and match.
Results: Don't match
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Post by lawnmowertech37 on Oct 11, 2009 19:41:19 GMT -5
where they were made was in Charlotte NC at Homelite Jacobsen Textron facility
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Post by lesorubcheek on Oct 11, 2009 20:48:27 GMT -5
Just tryed the O'reilly scan and match. Results: Don't match How far off was it? I'm itching to get some paint mixed for a couple more restos, and hate to dish out 75-100 bucks for automotive paint. I'd like to use some simple lacquer or maybe a urethane enamel. Important thing is its durable and it matches. $12 a can is great, but if it doesn't match, well,..... crap. Dan |
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Post by mikem on Oct 12, 2009 15:50:04 GMT -5
In my opinion, a resto job requires a complete re-paint and an exact color match is not as important as a smooth durable finish. It seems no two blue Homies have the same shade of blue anyway. That XL-12 of DoubleMM's is as good a paint job as I would want for a resto....even if it is a "hair off" in color.
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Post by 5runners on Oct 12, 2009 16:36:13 GMT -5
The XL-12 they scanned, was perdy darn close. The Super XL scan turned out a little dark. I paid 17.00 a can. But the paint seems to be good quality and very glossy.
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Post by lesorubcheek on Oct 12, 2009 16:55:42 GMT -5
For a complete resto, I agree if its close, durability is the most important. In addition though for certain saws, I have some NOS components, and I really don't want to refinish these if possible. For instance, a new crankcase, starter, air filter cover, sprocket cover, but need to paint the red on an airbox. In this case, I need a VERY close match on the color, or its gonna be goofy lookin'.
Dan
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Post by mikevan on Oct 12, 2009 17:47:53 GMT -5
Good points Dan -
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Up into the early Seventies 
