C-3,1970 front grilles painting

[D S.]

I know this has been on the tech board somewhere but I'm going to ask anyway. The 1970 front grilles have a dark gray base with silver flecking. What particular paint colors are most closest to correct? In the past I used dark gary cast rattle cans and then held the grilles at arm's length and lightly misted them with silver paint from rattle cans. Any better way? Suggestions?

Thanks,
Scott

[Greg F.]

Re: C-3,1970 front grilles painting

Scott,

I asked the same question a few months ago. It's in the archives, but this is what was sent to me. It may be more than you're asking for!!! Hope it helps.

Re: C3-front grill paintGreg -- here is the information I have: 1970-1972 GRILLE PAINTGray: (original spec) Dupont 863-42103 to match WOA-3406 (one paint
dealer reports to match WOE-340 in 1998) This spec, which is off the
original print, may mean little to a Dupont supplier. Use code 9931
below for current (in 1999) match.Use primer/sealer first then:use Dupont code 9931 at 5% gloss level. (a flattener will have to be
added to achieve this level) This code also includes an additive that
will yield the rough surface of the gray area.Small recess surrounding the lamp lens should be flat black:Dupont 898-9881 to match WA 30 x 848 2005 information: Upon calling Dupont directly, the Dupont Number 863-42103 is not
found in their data files, but the Old Stock# Dupont code 9931 is, and is
superceded by their new number for DK GRAY METALLIC 723199 and that
formulation date was 8/2/1990.Both paint codes were acrylic laquer, or
Lucite. The paint shops recommended a color photo to match the existing
color, since laquer here in N.Y. is no longer available. The paint can be
made in a Base Coat Clear Coat. Dupont was kind enough to fax the ingredients of the Grey
723199.Their phone number is 1-800-338-7668.The 2005 information is from someone who asked this question on the
discussion borad in that year (the last time it was asked and answered)
and it the results they got, which they then posted on the board.

[D S.]

Re: C-3,1970 front grilles painting

Thanks, Greg. Wow. I think I like my method a lot more but it is basically what I'm already doing using dark gray cast spray paint and misting it with silver or Argent Silver. Getting the textured look can be done by first spraying a textured primer and then overspraying with the dark gray cast and misting with the silver. Then clear coat over that after it dries well.