The Ford Barn

Hot Rod Reverend · 07-17-2016, 10:24 PM

I think the original color was a Ford version of Argent, but for the 55/56 front Gravel Pan what did you guys use that looked close? I was thinking Rustoleum Aluminum Semi-Gloss? Not quite sure... We are not looking for original but we do like the color tone with the front end.

oldave57 · 07-18-2016, 06:56 AM

Mac's Auto Parts has a listing for Argent paint used on air cleaner housing and suspension parts. Their part number is 49-52421-1 and the cost is $13.95 (+ shipping).

http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_me...spray-can.html

TedEaton · 07-18-2016, 07:27 AM

Argent silver is what I have used. Ted Eaton.

sidevalve8ba · 07-18-2016, 02:36 PM

VHT offers an Argent paint in aerosol that I have always thought was spot-on.

Ted

34pickup · 07-18-2016, 03:14 PM

The Argent paint I had was a paint for wheels, supposedly the same Argent Silver as late model Mustangs.

mikhett · 07-18-2016, 03:23 PM

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Im painting mine body color.But im not doing an original resto either.

Daves55Sedan · 07-19-2016, 12:36 AM

I used Ford Argent silver from Concours parts. Spray can cost is $12.95. Yes it is in their latest catalog. BTW, It is a very good product. I used it for the splash pan and the oil-bath air cleaner. Once the paint has dried and hardened, it can be wiped clean with a gasoline soaked cloth if desired and it won't dissolve the paint. You can't say that about hardware store brands

bobss396 · 07-24-2016, 07:43 AM

I used the VHT wheel paint, it has a light gloss to it but covered well. Think it was $10 for the can and Auto Zone should have it. I used the leftovers to paint the back of my bumper (after blasting the rust off it) and still got 1/2 a can.

07-17-2016, 10:24 PM	#1
Hot Rod Reverend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 917	1955 Ford Gravel Pan color? I think the original color was a Ford version of Argent, but for the 55/56 front Gravel Pan what did you guys use that looked close? I was thinking Rustoleum Aluminum Semi-Gloss? Not quite sure... We are not looking for original but we do like the color tone with the front end. __________________ Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan!

07-18-2016, 06:56 AM	#2
oldave57 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Burlington, IA Posts: 46	Re: 1955 Ford Gravel Pan color? Mac's Auto Parts has a listing for Argent paint used on air cleaner housing and suspension parts. Their part number is 49-52421-1 and the cost is $13.95 (+ shipping). http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_me...spray-can.html

07-18-2016, 07:27 AM	#3
TedEaton Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 155	Re: 1955 Ford Gravel Pan color? Argent silver is what I have used. Ted Eaton.

07-18-2016, 02:36 PM	#4
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 842	Re: 1955 Ford Gravel Pan color? VHT offers an Argent paint in aerosol that I have always thought was spot-on. Ted Last edited by sidevalve8ba; 07-18-2016 at 03:27 PM.

07-18-2016, 03:14 PM	#5
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,526	Re: 1955 Ford Gravel Pan color? The Argent paint I had was a paint for wheels, supposedly the same Argent Silver as late model Mustangs. __________________ Matt 24:36-41

07-18-2016, 03:23 PM	#6
mikhett Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson N.J Posts: 206	Re: 1955 Ford Gravel Pan color? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Im painting mine body color.But im not doing an original resto either.

07-19-2016, 12:36 AM	#7
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 1955 Ford Gravel Pan color? I used Ford Argent silver from Concours parts. Spray can cost is $12.95. Yes it is in their latest catalog. BTW, It is a very good product. I used it for the splash pan and the oil-bath air cleaner. Once the paint has dried and hardened, it can be wiped clean with a gasoline soaked cloth if desired and it won't dissolve the paint. You can't say that about hardware store brands

07-24-2016, 07:43 AM	#8
bobss396 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 721	Re: 1955 Ford Gravel Pan color? I used the VHT wheel paint, it has a light gloss to it but covered well. Think it was $10 for the can and Auto Zone should have it. I used the leftovers to paint the back of my bumper (after blasting the rust off it) and still got 1/2 a can.