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Old 12-11-2018, 12:54 AM
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Researching 58 wheel paint color here’s what I’ve found:
NCRS Judging Manual says they “should be silver” without giving an exact color of silver. And I’ve found threads on here but some say the wheels should be “Inca Silver” (same as the side body cove) and others say the color should be “Argent Silver”. Consensus indicates an enamel product as well. I always thought Argent was for the C2/C3 rally wheels. So what is the correct 58 wheel paint color (paint codes would be appreciated too if you have them)?
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Researching 58 wheel paint color here’s what I’ve found:
NCRS Judging Manual says they “should be silver” without giving an exact color of silver. And I’ve found threads on here but some say the wheels should be “Inca Silver” (same as the side body cove) and others say the color should be “Argent Silver”. Consensus indicates an enamel product as well. I always thought Argent was for the C2/C3 rally wheels. So what is the correct 58 wheel paint color (paint codes would be appreciated too if you have them)?
I believe the silver used on '58's was Inca Silver. It was also a late production color used for the '57 body color. If I recall, Argent silver has a slight green tinge. Sorry I don't have the paint code for you, but that shouldn't be hard to find.

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Originally Posted by Panama 58
I believe the silver used on '58's was Inca Silver. It was also a late production color used for the '57 body color. If I recall, Argent silver has a slight green tinge. Sorry I don't have the paint code for you, but that shouldn't be hard to find.
Thank you. Seems like a consensus for Inca.

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