70 bee grille paint color

[DaneBisel]

Looking for opinions on the closest color for the silver on a 1970 super bee grille. I've researched and found a few suggestions but wanted to get everyone's here. I'm trying to avoid going with Total Auto's $40 a can paint. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[super-bee_ski]

Hi!
I'm not sure what the color is.
My 70 Bee is all original
I'd say an "argent" silver
Gee, good question!

 

[dla4567]

I tried to avoid total auto as well and ended up buying from them anyway. I think with shipping it was closer to $60 but can't remember. I figured with all the money I've already spent what's a few more dollars? Anyway they look great and I'm going to buy more from them soon to do another set. Sometimes saving money can be expensive. If you do find another source please post it.

 

[DaneBisel]

What is the reason you ended up going with TA? Color or durability?

 

[dla4567]

Color. I guess there are different argent silvers and they knew the correct one I needed for my application. I'm not sure but I believe there are different shades and textures. They also mix the paint themselves so I'd like to think it is of good quality. I was afraid if I tried something else and wasn't happy it would be a pain removing it. I was hoping to do a couple sets of grilles but after doing one set there wasn't much left.

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Here are some before and after photos.

 

[Dennis H]

Nice job! They look great.

 

[dla4567]

Kinda ironic that I had to sell them to raise money to buy a 70 Super Bee huh.? That's why I am doing another set.