'66 Grill paint color

[Rob A.]

For some unfortunate reason, while the grill was removed to repaint the car, the previous owner of my '66 painted the portion of the front grill that should be silver-gray, black. I'd like to repaint it correctly. Since there's quite a bit of work involved in removing it, I'd like to match the original color as close as possible. Has anyone found a particular brand/color paint that matches the original? I thought of using Krylon dull aluminum, but I think it's more grey than that.

[Wayne P.]

Re: '66 Grill paint color

You might see how cast blast looks to you. I think it looks pretty good.

[Mike S.]

Re: '66 Grill paint color

Rob -

I've got a NOS '66 grill and would have to agree that Cast Blast should come pretty close to the original color.

Mike S
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[Rob A.]

Re: '66 Grill paint color

Wayne,

I've used so many different types of cast iron color spray paint. Do you mean the actual brand Cast Blast, like Long Island carries?

[Rob A.]

Re: '66 Grill paint color

Mike,

I don't have an original grille to look at now, but if I remember correctly, it appeared that the grille must have been completely painted and then wiped off of the polished areas. Is that what it looks like to you?

[Mike S.]

Re: '66 Grill paint color

Rob -

I've never thought about it, but that may very well be how it was done. Or at the least, a good way for a C2 owner to restore a grill.

I've heard '63 owners describe using a similar technique on the hood inserts.

Mike