1965 Impala: Correct Paint Color for Front Valance??

[60Impala4Dad]

I have seen the front lower valance panels painted body color and some chromed, and from what I understand they came from the factory with some shade of silver or light gray (I think). Can someone set me straight on this? If silver/gray and is there a known paint code to use that would be a correct match for a '65?

Thanks,
Daran

 

[1958 delivery]

Mine was silver paint. 65 SS. Can't tell you the match color.

 

[409newby]

Same here, silver, just don't know the code

 

[oldskydog]

Argent Silver DQE-8568
Probably the same as the Argent Silver used on 67 and later Ralley Wheels available in spray cans from most parts suppliers.

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[1958 delivery]

Some how I just thought Old Skydog would have some info

 

[Last 60]

Some how I just thought Old Skydog would have some info

Cecil is always RIGHT ON!!

Lonnie

 

[60Impala4Dad]

Thanks everyone. Argent Silver it is.

 

[1958 delivery]

I think it was also low luster, much like a rally wheel paint job. What do you guys remember?

 

[Last 60]

I think it was also low luster, much like a rally wheel paint job. What do you guys remember?

Yep! Almost like semi-gloss I believe.

Lonnie

 

[Barry GMC]

It was argent unpolished lacquer GM used it for years on all kinds of stuff. My 58 has it and my 60 gmc truck has it on the whole interior. and my 99 suburban has it on the steel wheels.

 

[Rockfish39]

That's the ticket!

 

[Barry GMC]

I forgot to mention SEM brand bumper paint in the aerosol cans works great. easy to use and repairable. BC

 

[1958 delivery]

I forgot to mention SEM brand bumper paint in the aerosol cans works great. easy to use and repairable. BC

That would be for rubber/flexible bumpers, no?

 

[Barry GMC]

Yes. I have had good luck with it. Last year I used it on some old school aluminum slot wheels that were pitted filled the pits with bondo primed and painted with the pewter they turned out great. they have survived a year on a 4x4. Bc