New-Holland Bright Yellow (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (907499) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the high-visibility soul of the hay field. If you are working on a square baler, a haybine, or a rake from the late twentieth century, this shade is the unmistakable industry standard. It is a hardworking, punchy yellow that was designed to be seen from across a hundred-acre lot. Since your equipment has likely spent decades working under the punishing summer sun, you should expect your original finish to be significantly flatter and lighter than the fresh pigment in your container. This new layer will bring back that factory-fresh authority that defined the 1970 to 2005 era.

Technical Details

This is a pure solid finish with a high-gloss resin. You do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling or tiger stripes forming, but yellow comes with its own set of rules. Yellow pigments are notoriously transparent. If you are covering a dark patch of primer or a section of bare, rusted steel, the dark background will ghost through your topcoat and make the yellow look muddy. You need a uniform, light-colored base to ensure the color pops correctly. Because this version is catalyzed, it is much tougher than a standard hardware store enamel, offering superior resistance to the hydraulic fluid and grease common on hay tools.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification plate stamped onto the main frame near the hitch or on a silver tag tucked by the serial number. Before you spray or dab New-Holland Bright Yellow (Catalyzed Spray Can Only) (check for code 907499), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the hardener and pigment are fully integrated. Test the color on the included card to verify the match against your specific machine. When you begin, keep the container moving to avoid build-up and runs. Work in a clean garage or the shade to keep dust out of the wet surface, and give it plenty of drying time before you hook the equipment back up for a harvest.