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Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill??

Posted By: Red383

Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/23/09 11:54 PM

Looking for opinions, on which one of these textured argents I should use on my 70 Cuda Grill? I really don't want to hear that none are exactly correct. Which one is closest?

Thanks

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Posted By: Snoopy

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 12:22 AM

I like the second one from the left.
Posted By: Red383

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 02:31 AM

Thanks snoop, anyone else?
Posted By: toplescuda

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 02:43 AM

im thinking far right
Posted By: Pacnorthcuda

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 02:45 AM

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I like the second one from the left.




I second the second one. Honorable mention for number 3. Don't like 1 or 4

I used Totally Auto's medium (or is it dark???) Argent on mine and its gorgeous.
Posted By: landon1

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 02:49 AM

i like #3...dunno if it's close to correct or not, just looks good
Posted By: formula_s

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 03:40 AM

This question will never be answered. The guy from all trim had a pallette @ Carlisle a few years back with numerous color chips on it. Which is correct???
Posted By: rss

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 04:49 AM

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im thinking far right




I second that.

BTW, I love the signature pic of your red Cuda.
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 05:02 AM

Second from the left is closest (but... none look 100% IMO )
Posted By: Red383

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 12:08 PM

Thanks for the input.

Well, these are all spray bomb, and I am looking for the poor man's argent for my grill. I kind of like the 2nd one the best.

The colors are:
#1 Krylon Black Textured shimmer #2520
#2 Krylon graphite Textured shimmer #2521
#3 Krylon Silver Textured shimmer #2522
#4 Eastwoods Light Argent textured #12717 Z

I wish I had a sample of the Totally Auto paint to stick next to them to compare, but I have less invested in all of these, (I got the Eastwood paint free at the Nats last year) than the Totally Auto would charge for one can.

Hopefully this will help out some others by giving them a comparison on the different paints available.

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Posted By: Kudakidd

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 01:29 PM

This is the best pic I have of my un-restored grill. I'd go with #2 ( second from the left)

Posted By: 6pkaar

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 02:50 PM

I've heard the Krylon colors are an exact match with the Totally Auto colors.....

Where did you get the Krylon paint? All of the stores I've gone to that carry Krylon don't have the graphite.
Posted By: AllTrim Plus

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 04:08 PM

2nd from left. all the others are not even close...
Posted By: Red383

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 07:38 PM

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I've heard the Krylon colors are an exact match with the Totally Auto colors.....

Where did you get the Krylon paint? All of the stores I've gone to that carry Krylon don't have the graphite.




The local "Good" home town hardware store, it's a TrueValue chain, had all three colors. You can order it online at www.doitbest.com and have it shipped to a local store.

KudaKidd - It looks like #2 would be a good match.

Thanks.
Posted By: 72challorange

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/24/09 10:02 PM

Here's the 2521 on my grill.
Tom

Posted By: Pyper70

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/25/09 10:50 AM

Are these rattle cans or actual A/B mix in pints and quarts that require an HVLP. I need to repaint my 69 Grill and really like the the far right swatch
Posted By: BloFish

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/25/09 09:27 PM

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Second from the left is closest (but... none look 100% IMO )

Posted By: SCATPK

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/26/09 02:27 AM

The one on the far right is the closest match to the rear finish panel of my 68 ply gtx. I have seen a lot of them refinished with the darker argent color and they are not correct. Mine is an untouched factory original piece so I know it is correct.
Posted By: bonefish

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/26/09 12:41 PM

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im thinking far right

BINGO!!!
Posted By: CHRGR69

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/26/09 01:51 PM

Quote:

im thinking far right



Yep!
Posted By: Red383

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/28/09 01:45 PM

Quote:

Are these rattle cans or actual A/B mix in pints and quarts that require an HVLP. I need to repaint my 69 Grill and really like the the far right swatch



These are all Rattle can spray paint. I just used the Graphite #2521 on my grille, and it looks pretty good. I'll post a few pics when I get it back together.
Posted By: Dougsmopars

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/28/09 09:03 PM

Call totally auto. They'll give you the color closest to orignal. You get what you pay for. The cheap paint may look good for a while but will not last. The spray bomb from totally auto is pro grade PPG paint. There argents are beautiful and cover very well. They will out last any cheap Home depot spray bomb
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 07/28/09 10:48 PM

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Call totally auto. They'll give you the color closest to orignal. You get what you pay for. The cheap paint may look good for a while but will not last. The spray bomb from totally auto is pro grade PPG paint. There argents are beautiful and cover very well. They will out last any cheap Home depot spray bomb




Someone has been drinking the TA Koolaid again!
Posted By: Red383

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 08/03/09 06:14 PM

Hre's my grill. I think it turned out pretty good. Now I just need to get it installed this week so I can go to the Nats.

PS. I'll let you know when my cheap paint wears out. Since the car is not daily driven, I'm guessing it will be a while........

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Posted By: 6pkaar

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 08/27/09 07:00 PM

I finally found the graphite at K-Mart. The cap has kind of a gloss to it, did your grill have a little gloss once painted? I'm guessing you can hold the can a little away from the grill and "fog" it to knock the gloss off. Also, how much paint did it take to do your grill? I've used some of their other textured paint and a can didn't go far at all. I got 2 cans....will that be enough?
Posted By: Red383

Re: Which one of these should I use on my 70 Cuda Grill?? - 10/06/09 02:14 PM

Didn't seem too glossy to me. I used one can and had plenty left over.

Aaron
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