Homelite Red Paint

[lesorubcheek]

Hi Bill,
Finding a perfect match for Homelite red isn't easy. First, there's different shades that were used during different periods. Don't take this for gospel, but the closest matches I know of are Tractor Supply's MF red for the older, darker saws and Duplicolor Ford red engine paint for the newer, orangier saws. If you're painting the entire saw,a little different shade obviously won't matter too much. If you need a better match, about the only choice I know is to have the paint matched at a paint supply specialist.
Dan

[MCS]

Dupli-Color also has Super Red II which is a very close match to some new covers and parts I have for an XL-903. The Homelite red in these new covers is a tad on the orange side when compared to this paint but if I was going to do a complete saw it would be perfect.

[topgut]

I agree with the colors. I used the Duplicolor engine red for a 650 restoration and the clear coat after the decals were in place.

Worked out good! Surprisingly, that spray paint is easy to use and gives good rusults.

[lesorubcheek]

John, I agree, that is one nice looking 650 you restored.

Dan

[lesorubcheek]

Hey, 426crown's original post that started this thread here went poof! Wonder what happened?

Dan

[RBW]

Yeah, thats weird.

Ill do some sleuthing.

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[RBW]

Seems like he deleted 3 of his own posts?


Seems like a good enough guy, Im sure he had his reasons.

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[426crown]

Got a message from someone on EBAY about Plasti-Kote 200 Chevrolet Orange. I bought it and it looks pretty good, got 3 sets of Homelite Super XLAO labels on order--will see how it turns out--Bill Stratton

P.S. Didn't mean to delete my original Post--

[chainsawwhisperer]

I can't wait to see the finished saws! I have been looking for a good red Homelite match.
Jim