Hello all,
I think that you will find "Ford Mediium Silver" to be a match for the BMC
silver on the Brit cars' wheels. The color was used on late 70's pickup
trucks (!), and can be had in a satiny finish. It is available at
automotive paint stores, ie. PPG, etc.
Regards,
Ray
----- Original Message -----
From: Dick Dell <rddell@mindspring.com>
To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: Paint for TC wheels
> This question has come up a lot on different lists. There were apparently
> several different paint colors used on most BMC wheels so I'm not sure if
> you can consider any one of them to be "correct".
>
> The last time I painted wheels I was advised to try a color from Ford
> called "Hammered Aluminum". That was several years ago but I can say that
> it matched my TR3 wheels exactly, not too dull, not too shiny. I would use
> it again.
>
> I'm not sure if Ford still has it, I would imagine they do.
>
> Dick Dell
> Raleigh NC
> MGTF
> TR3
> Jensen-Healey
> E-Type
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