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According to Taste of Home, those stars on the sides of barns originated from German-American and Dutch-American settlers to ward off evil and bring good luck to farmers. Taste of Home says they’re known as Pennsylvania stars or primitive stars since they originated there. And, get this, the color matters, too.

A brown star symbolizes friendship and strength, while white stars stand for purity and energy according to Taste of Home. Meanwhile, if you see a purple star, that’s considered holy, while a green star symbolizes hope for growth and fertility. A blue or black star is all about protecting your farm, and if you see a yellow star, Taste of Home says that means love for your fellow man and the sun.

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They were painted as an assm & then the ball joint was installed. I believe they were dipped. That wouldn't have been any good for the ball joint or the paint for the next jobs :) ....Joe

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