Nik's Poulan Thread
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blk05crew
I like 'em green
Yeah I agree, don't think there is a rattle can close enough. I think Gregg and a couple others have had some greens mixed up that were close.
echoshawn
....Beer is good.....
Debating on doing a clean up on the 4200 and adding new decals... But it's such a clean original, I think it'll be better left as is.
ILikesEmGreen
Another crazy Poulan Fan
Found this at advance, but it's the peel off temp stuff... Looks like the same color though.
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Thanks, but I want something more permanent. 
Steve
Steve
ILikesEmGreen
Another crazy Poulan Fan
But of course... More showing the color match than anything
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If you can find a good, reasonably flat surface with good paint on it (the top of a 4200 clutch cover is perfect), an auto paint store can match it with a scanner and put it in a spray bomb for you which should be enough to paint a saw. The last time I bought some for a car it was around $30. You can clear coat it with
PlastiKote Engine Enamel, Product #229 clear which is very gas and oil resistant and is available in a rattle can.
PlastiKote Engine Enamel, Product #229 clear which is very gas and oil resistant and is available in a rattle can.
Yes, Mopar sublime green is suppose to be the color that is suppose to be close. But, it must depend on where you get it. I bought a quart of sublime and hardener from a auto restoration outfit in Calif. Is way to green in my opinion, should be a little more yellow in it. Don't look bad...but if it is next to a correct original saw, easy to see.
I guess the best thing is just have some custom mixed. I know Mark has. Brad (blsnelling) had some mixed at a Mastersons (Ace Hardware) that turned out real close, and best of all it was fairly cheap. I wrote down the mix codes he used. Figured if I ever do another one, I'll try that.
Here is my repainted 5200, next to my original 4200. Big difference.
Gregg,
I guess the best thing is just have some custom mixed. I know Mark has. Brad (blsnelling) had some mixed at a Mastersons (Ace Hardware) that turned out real close, and best of all it was fairly cheap. I wrote down the mix codes he used. Figured if I ever do another one, I'll try that.
Here is my repainted 5200, next to my original 4200. Big difference.
Gregg,
Well the problem getting a part color scan is like a d a, I cleaned the crud off the saw with purple power and now the saw is like a yellow green color. Wonder if I could clear coat that temp green. Spray the saw with a adhesive promoter first before painting so the paint would stick better.
Steve
Steve
I just remembered that I have a 2000 that the paint is in mint condition.
Steve
Steve
Less the $5 rattle can paint job is good enough for me on a chainsaw.
Part numbers for oem green etc and with other cheap ideas in this thread. http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/poulan/poulan-lime-green-paint/
Part numbers for oem green etc and with other cheap ideas in this thread. http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/poulan/poulan-lime-green-paint/
The green 505 did get a little muffler mod. Baffle removed and exit area opened. Stock opening shown below modded one.
When I was checking the $4-$5 rattle can out.
With there being 4-5 shades of the oem green out there. it works for me.
With there being 4-5 shades of the oem green out there. it works for me.
PartnerR16
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When I was checking the $4-$5 rattle can out.
With there being 4-5 shades of the oem green out there. it works for me.
ChipsFlyin
ArboristSite Guru
I did the $4-5 rattle can option with Key Lime Rustoleum when I went over the 3400. Not a perfect match but close enough. I agree with JJ - so many Poulan greens out there, it has to match or be darn close to one of them.
For me, spending $25-30 on paint and the seeing the first chip/scratch would irritate me - much easier dealing with a $5 chip/scratch and having easy access to a touch up can at Home Depot.
Had the 3400 out for a rip this morning.
For me, spending $25-30 on paint and the seeing the first chip/scratch would irritate me - much easier dealing with a $5 chip/scratch and having easy access to a touch up can at Home Depot.
Had the 3400 out for a rip this morning.
very nice clean 3400I did the $4-5 rattle can option with Key Lime Rustoleum when I went over the 3400. Not a perfect match but close enough. I agree with JJ - so many Poulan greens out there, it has to match or be darn close to one of them.
For me, spending $25-30 on paint and the seeing the first chip/scratch would irritate me - much easier dealing with a $5 chip/scratch and having easy access to a touch up can at Home Depot.
Had the 3400 out for a rip this morning.
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