Rich_s Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 In a few weeks time i am going to sand blast my wheels and have them re-sprayed as they look terrible, think they have been brush painted in silver hammerite, streaks and runs included :DDoes anyone know if there is a specific paint code for the wheels so i can have them looking like they should, or would any silver paint be fine?thanksrich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR7th Heaven Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Are they Ford Argent Silver Rich?I know that's the colour for other silverware, such as the air filter housing and rocker cover.Rich ;)Having said that when I painted ny air filter housing a couple of weeks ago I looked for but couldn't find Argent Silver so settled for some silver wheel paint and lacquered it with clear coat. I'm well pleased with the results. As good as new, honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimGT6 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I don't know if you have Duplicolor engine enamel in the UK, but I used "Aluminum" for the front and " New Ford Grey" for the backside. It looked very close to the original configuration.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 As mentioned, Ford "Argent" silver is apparently the original paint used for the oval hole steel wheels, rocker cover, & air cleaner. Also, on the wheels, for an original look a layer of clear coat on top would probably work out right. I like the bodywork non-clearcoated so that it looks like it always did, but the wheels from new had a look that now corresponds with having a layer of clear coat. It must have been something in the original paint formulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_s Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks guys,didnt know it was ford argent colour, will see if i can get that, the backs are all black and staying that way.rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_s Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Would i be right in thinking i can paint the rocker box cover in the same paint as the wheels? or does it need to be high temp paint? just thought if i am doing the wheels i can do the rocker box at the same time as its a bit grotty.tarich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 No problem. In fact I have found the spray cans of wheel paint to be good for just that purpose. Paint lasts well too (assuming nobody has fiddles with the formula to make it "nice") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_s Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Brilliant, thanks for that, while i am blasting the wheels i'll do the rocker box as well get it all sprayed up, will be the only good bit under the bonnet :)thanksrich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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