hicrop10 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Has anyone used the mack red paint lately.I am just about ready to paint my B87 and I was thinking of using the Ford F1 paint, this is a really bright red.I have it on my 79 r model and it looks great but very $$$$.Does anyone have any throughts. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 We used Mack light fire engine red on my U model cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 theres a couple Mack reds. the old color is a nice color then I think in the late 80's or 90's they made ''New Mack Red'' which is a horrible marroonish color in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 all reds are exspensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdiesel25 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Mike I have an 07 Granite and it's a bright red if you want to check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdiesel25 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Or look at GM paint code #70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Take a look at my B-61 pictures in my folder and that was painted old mack red and it was a PPG paint, $$$ but was worthit, going to use same paint on my superliner frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdiesel25 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Here's a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 As they said all reds are expensive. My 1972 IH has the Ford F1 on it and I really like it. Not overly bright, seems pretty fade resistant, and easy to find in all paint lines. I'm using Nason acrylic enamel in order to match the existing paint and patina. It is costing me about $55.00 per quart.My paint supplier recently told me that he could supply a two stage red system, (primer, reducer, paint, clear coat) for about $800.00 per gallon. DuPont I assume since that is their primary product line. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 i used IH harvester red on the frame of my B61 just cause i liked the darker color than MACK red. i used single stage PPG Concept. took a gallon and half to paint it all and its around $65-$75 a pint. Jacksb61X what code did you use for your B61 for the old Mack red? i have an old Centari Acrylic enamel number somewhere but cannot find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 i used IH harvester red on the frame of my B61 just cause i liked the darker color than MACK red. i used single stage PPG Concept. took a gallon and half to paint it all and its around $65-$75 a pint. Jacksb61X what code did you use for your B61 for the old Mack red? i have an old Centari Acrylic enamel number somewhere but cannot find itWill get it for you, at work now but when I get a chance will go to shop and get code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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