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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 02:50 AM
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G'day Everyone,
Got a question about paint codes for a 69 c3.
Can anyone tell me what the silver frost paint code is for the gill trims in the front fenders as well as the paint code for the grey rally wheels.

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I don't know a specific code # but the rally wheels were Argent Silver...they had a little green tint to them.
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I read (somewhere) that the optional fender trim for the 69s used Argent Silver, same as the ralley wheels, without any green tint.

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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
I read (somewhere) that the optional fender trim for the 69s used Argent Silver, same as the ralley wheels, without any green tint.

I agree with Mike, thats what I paint them when I do the 69 years.
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I agree with Mike, thats what I paint them when I do the 69 years.
Mike's answer means using a rattle can is out. So what is, or where did you get a paint formula for Argent silver without the green tint?
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Originally Posted by 69 Chevy
Mike's answer means using a rattle can is out. So what is, or where did you get a paint formula for Argent silver without the green tint?
Here are the old original factory codes:
Ditzler/PPG DDL 8586
DuPont 9692L

Green tint Grass Green lacquer
Ditzler/PPG DE8586
DuPont 42153
R-M AT 114

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