69 Wheel paint

[Mark S.]

I read that the 69 wheels have a unique color (nott just argent silver). Does anyone have any info on where i could order the correct color to paint my wheels?? Thanks, Mark

[Edward J.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

Mark check with Corvette Central they use to carry the argent silver with a green hue.

[Richard K.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

Read between the lines of the product description before buying. I've noticed, at least, one vendor calls their product a "coating". I purchased a can recently, and, to me, it seemed different from paint. When it dried on the wheel, it's finish just didn't look "right". The color did seem good, though. The wheel that was done will go into the spare tire carrier, and won't see much of the light of day. So, I'm not stressed about it, FWIW.

Someone once told me, many years ago, that GM's 1971 Chevrolet El Camino paint silver (name?) has the right shade of silver-green. I've never purchased any, but on a paint chip card it looked pretty close.

[Mark S.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

thanks will do

[Patrick H.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

One of my local friends recently tried the silver-green in an aerosol can. While slightly greener than silver, it does not match his original spare with its original paint.

Another friend had some matched at a paint store, which worked out much better.

[Bob W.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

A Friend had a1971 silver El Camino and it did have a green hue. This may be a good starting point and adjusting the green tint as needed.

[Mark S.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

I am trying to find on OE wheel with my dates to do a color match.

[James G.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

I have 4 original paint OCT dated 1969 wheels, there is not a spot large enough to scan with the camera at the paint store.

HOWEVER I matched to the color for 2 - 69's and a 71 I painted last year.

I used GM argent silver with 4 drops of green toner per 2 OZ of paint.
I can get you the EXACT toner numbers and weights.

[Chuck G.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

Check this out.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/OER-K89325-Argent-Silver-Green-Factory-Rally-Wheel-Paint,130567.html

[Dave S.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

Check this out.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/OER-K...nt,130567.html

Maybe worth a try but my few experiences with Speedway Motors on parts for the hot rod were pretty much a failure.

[Chuck G.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

Maybe worth a try but my few experiences with Speedway Motors on parts for the hot rod were pretty much a failure.

When I did a search, Amazon sells the same brand.

When I had my 69, IIRC, I used "OEM" brand Argent Silver-Green.

Maybe they still make it?

[Dave S.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

When I did a search, Amazon sells the same brand.

When I had my 69, IIRC, I used "OEM" brand Argent Silver-Green.

Maybe they still make it?

[Patrick H.]

Re: 69 Wheel paint

This is what my friend used, which was not nearly as green as his original wheel:

https://www.oerparts.com/product/k89325.html