Is the gravel shield between the front bumper and grill painted body color or silver? I've seen them both ways but wonder which is correct. Mine is painted silver.

~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

I think Argent Silver is the correct color. Chuck


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Thanks. It seemed to look better with it silver than others that were painted body color but then I'm used to it also.


~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

Obviously my townie has been painted again , but mine is silver..?



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I'd be curious to know what the correct type of silver it should be. I'm just not sure if mine has been repainted the right color.


~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

As mentioned, Ford referred to the color as "Argent" silver. It's available from at least one spray can maker, and is sometimes used as a wheel paint. My 57 has a body colored splash panel, but I know it's not correct.  


Paul

Is the color more of a generic Argent like Ford used on some later model plastic grills or does someone manufacture the correct color?


~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

DJ: I doubt that even a concours judge is going to know the difference.. however, VHT sp-168 wheel paint is listed as matching Ford Argent Silver. Not happy with that? try Eastwood #1291Z Argent wheel paint..


Paul

No, I'm not looking for judging. I just like look to see if OE spec is available before using something that is "close enough".

~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

I've always used the Argent Silver.  Last number I have is PPG8568.  If you want it to sparkle a bit more follow it up with a satin-gloss clearcoat.

Larry D

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