Kendel McCarley wrote:
> Newbie question here...
>
> I picked up my sandblasted wheels yesterday and swung by a paint shop to pick
>up the silver paint. I'd been told by my local Moss parts dealer that I
>should ask for "Argent Silver". The paint guys laughed at me because argent
>is Spanish for silver and there are a lot of argent silvers in their books.
>
> I tried going through their books, but I just don't have an eye to try and
>match the original color (from memory) to a sample. I've found several web
>based color charts for MGs, but no mention of the wheels.
>
> I don't want to just get the rattlecan paint from the Moss catalog as I'd
>prefer a single stage catalyst based paint (tougher, more resistant to stains
>and rust). Can anyone please tell me what color code to use to match the
>original color?
>
> Thanks
>
Check out the University Motors tech tips. He gives a color,
I remember. He is powder coating though.
I painted mine over the winter. Didn't sandblast them first,
but when I get new tires, I'm thinking of powdercoating.
Anyway, I used the Moss wheel paint. They look good.
Paul.
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