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Old 12-08-2008, 11:02 PM   #1
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Question Color??????

Hey old buddies, I know this is probably somewhere her already but I need your help. Im putting some new paint on my 1987 SWB's Rally Wheels. Im going to buy the spray can version but I want it to be the correct color. Anyone know the correct name of the color? I know its silver (or gray) but what hue?????? Thanks in advance.
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Old 12-08-2008, 11:04 PM   #2
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You can get the paint from Eastwood. They sell a spray paint for ralley wheels
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Old 12-09-2008, 10:55 AM   #3
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The correct color name is argent. It's basically a silver with a very slight greenish tint to it. You can find the cans for sale on ebay, Eastwood, or sometimes your local automotive paint store. SEM used to make it in spray can form, not sure anymore. SEM products are the best, IMO.
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Old 12-09-2008, 12:18 PM   #4
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i just went to pep boys and found a light silver... one of the guys on here < dave crossy> started spraying them more of a metallic charcoal and that looks real nice too i had them on the 86
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Old 12-09-2008, 01:04 PM   #5
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Re: Color??????

Go to your local Case/International dealer and try there line of silver/argent paint. I have used the spray gun silver on my ralleys and they turned out really good. It seems to be pretty durable paint. Also used the spray can to paint small parts. The only downside is it not a high gloss finish.

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Old 12-09-2008, 03:10 PM   #6
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autozone used to carry a stock steel wheel paint in a can....haven't looked lately
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Old 12-09-2008, 05:40 PM   #7
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Re: Color??????

I had rallys on my truck when I first got it. I took them off and prepped and painted them with Dupli-Color silver High Performance Wheel Coating part #WP 101 Silver. This color is almost an exact match. I mean it's so close that I couldn't tell the difference between it and the original silver that was on them. I clear coated them after I painted them and they looked really good. I changed them out for the American Racing wheels that I currently have on it. I still have my rallys out in my shed, and they may make their way back on some day. ...Joe
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Old 12-10-2008, 10:20 PM   #8
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Use Krylon Dull Aluminum. It's a great match to factory color.
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Old 12-10-2008, 10:43 PM   #9
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Appreciate all the help. Will get on it soon and let you know how it turns out.
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