At the paint shop and need opinions please

[Ksm]

I'm getting my 68 repainted right now. It'll have the original off-white top and lime gold green body. The grill is currently painted silver. It needs to be repainted but I don't know if I should paint it the green, white, or repaint it myself silver? Any opinions?

I do like the silver...so if I sand it down and paint it silver myself what type of paint do I use?

Any opinions appreciated!

 

[AZ73]

I'm getting my 68 repainted right now. It'll have the original off-white top and lime gold green body. The grill is currently painted silver. It needs to be repainted but I don't know if I should paint it the green, white, or repaint it myself silver? Any opinions?

I do like the silver...so if I sand it down and paint it silver myself what type of paint do I use?

Any opinions appreciated!

The color is called argent silver, although I think in 68 they painted the grill Wimbledon white - anyone? The off-white top is called Wimbledon White.

 

[DirtDonk]

I always preferred the silver ("Argent") color grille myself. It was the "upgrade" color anyway, so that might be part of the reason at least for my preference.
Stock base model was white, with the silver for Sports, or at least the Rangers and Explorers. I've seen quite a few of the body color grilles that look quite nice. Especially with lighter colors.

I do not remember seeing one that I liked where the overall color was dark. At least not that I remember anyway.
With your light to medium lime gold color, it might look nice that way.

If you don't get a definitive picture to work with from someone, maybe have the body shop paint the grille body color first, then live with it for a while. If you just don't like it, then you have the option of going with another color.

No idea what the best paint type/brand would be, but in a pinch, you can do some tests at least with your garden-variety rattle can and come out looking pretty pro sometimes.

Good luck. Hope to see pictures as examples for you, and then pictures of yours once it's done!

Paul

 

[Ksm]

Perfect info on the silver, thanks!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-sp1700/overview/

or

http://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP188-Arg...&qid=1382629777&sr=8-1&keywords=argent+silver

Would these work? It's listed as Argent silver...

 

[AZ73]

Perfect info on the silver, thanks!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-sp1700/overview/

or

http://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP188-Arg...&qid=1382629777&sr=8-1&keywords=argent+silver

Would these work? It's listed as Argent silver...

Yes, it's the same color as early Chevy Camaro rally wheels so these should work fine.

 

[spap]

You should Google early bronco images. And you will see several different pictures. It might help. I think I looked at about 200 diff pics before I chose a color. The lime green with argent looks pretty cool.

 

[Bronco Junkie]

Go with the silver!!

 

[Ol'Blue]

Mine is currently black. Looked at tons of photos and have plans to go Argent Silver so that would by my opinion.

Sounds like a great color combo, please post pics when you get her done!

 

[Ksm]

Thanks, I will!

I'm suffering "Empty Driveway Syndrome" so at least this project will give me something to work on. I hope to get it back all done up and pretty by Christmas.