68 wheel color
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Wes
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Hi Wes,
I was wrong!
Here's a copy from an earlier post made by someone who usually gets things right. RR
Regards,
Alan
1968, 1971, and 1972 Corvettes wheels were painted silver while 1969 and 1970 (and possibly very late 1968/very early 1971) Corvette wheels were painted what was referred to argent silver... A color which is almost more green than silver.
I was wrong!
Here's a copy from an earlier post made by someone who usually gets things right. RR
Regards,
Alan
1968, 1971, and 1972 Corvettes wheels were painted silver while 1969 and 1970 (and possibly very late 1968/very early 1971) Corvette wheels were painted what was referred to argent silver... A color which is almost more green than silver.
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This picture is from 8 years ago. 1968 early build with original 7" wide argent wheel. Had at the time 235/60/15 BFG tires. I had at the time swapped to the short 67 cover for a different option.
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The idea of bringing a wheel down to get analyzed is what I want to do as well. Then have them mix up some paint. I have a set of 69 rims made in Dec 68 that I'm sure are unrestored. The paint is ok on them but I can't see the green very well and the current paints that are out there do not match it. I want to get it digitally scanned and then make some paint up for it. I also have a formula for what was supposedly used in 69 but who knows.
The best idea is to match up with an unrestored AG rim.
Good luck and please keep us updated on this. I am curious how that process works and if its worth doing.
The best idea is to match up with an unrestored AG rim.
Good luck and please keep us updated on this. I am curious how that process works and if its worth doing.
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That's the only way to do it. Problem is, not many people are willing to take the time to do the multiple spray outs typically required to get it right. I just finished a similar color match for a set of wheels for a 1970 coupe that I'm working on.
I have a set of 69 rims made in Dec 68 that I'm sure are unrestored. The paint is ok on them but I can't see the green very well and the current paints that are out there do not match it. I want to get it digitally scanned and then make some paint up for it. I also have a formula for what was supposedly used in 69 but who knows.
Here are some photos for comparison...
1970 Wheel
1972 Wheel
The green hue on the 1970 wheel is apparent.
A digital scan is great, but it usually takes several spray outs to get the paint exactly where I want it. If you get it in one try, consider yourself very lucky... It rarely happens!
The best idea is to match up with an unrestored AG rim.
Good luck and please keep us updated on this. I am curious how that process works and if its worth doing.
Regards,
Stan Falenski
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Hello Stan,
Thank you for your post and comparison pics.
You can really see the difference, even though I know pictures are very difficult to judge with because of various light conditions at any given moment. Those rims look great.
Also, was there any primer? I'm thinking there wasn't, correct?
Thank you for your post and comparison pics.
You can really see the difference, even though I know pictures are very difficult to judge with because of various light conditions at any given moment. Those rims look great.
Also, was there any primer? I'm thinking there wasn't, correct?
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Hello Stan,
Thank you for your post and comparison pics.
You can really see the difference, even though I know pictures are very difficult to judge with because of various light conditions at any given moment. Those rims look great.
Also, was there any primer? I'm thinking there wasn't, correct?
Thank you for your post and comparison pics.
You can really see the difference, even though I know pictures are very difficult to judge with because of various light conditions at any given moment. Those rims look great.
Also, was there any primer? I'm thinking there wasn't, correct?
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Hello Stan,
Thank you for your post and comparison pics.
You can really see the difference, even though I know pictures are very difficult to judge with because of various light conditions at any given moment. Those rims look great.
Also, was there any primer? I'm thinking there wasn't, correct?
Thank you for your post and comparison pics.
You can really see the difference, even though I know pictures are very difficult to judge with because of various light conditions at any given moment. Those rims look great.
Also, was there any primer? I'm thinking there wasn't, correct?
As mentioned, they were painted completely black initially. The front of the wheel was then painted with whatever silver paint was used. Overspray found its way through the holes in the wheel and deposited there... This same method was used on these restored wheels.
Regards,
Stan
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Very interesting discussion.
I learned quite a bit here.
I experimented with my spare AG wheel a couple years ago.
I sprayed the whole rim black and then faced the front in a silver.
The over spray silver through the louvers gave it that factory look.
Marshal
I learned quite a bit here.
I experimented with my spare AG wheel a couple years ago.
I sprayed the whole rim black and then faced the front in a silver.
The over spray silver through the louvers gave it that factory look.
Marshal
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Hi Guys,
If you do a search for argent silver you will probably come up with a link to a paper by Lars covering paint it has the paint mix codes for argent silver used on gm wheels. I'll do quick search and see if I can find it as well.
Mark
p.s. here's a link to a discussion back in 2005 in which Lars has posted when he was still an active member - https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...eel-paint.html
and the full paper can be found here - https://www.google.com.au/search?q=a...+for+restorers
If you do a search for argent silver you will probably come up with a link to a paper by Lars covering paint it has the paint mix codes for argent silver used on gm wheels. I'll do quick search and see if I can find it as well.
Mark
p.s. here's a link to a discussion back in 2005 in which Lars has posted when he was still an active member - https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...eel-paint.html
and the full paper can be found here - https://www.google.com.au/search?q=a...+for+restorers
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