E350 Grill colour... Silver Rattlecan?

[Bikersmurf]

I've seen lots of threads where people have painted them out black.

Has anyone figured out a rattlecan that looks like the original Colour?

I painted the rims 'Titanium Silver' which looked like it on the cap, but it's a much lighter/brighter colour. I wan't to keep it looking like a 'stock' Ambulance so black isn't on the radar. A part of me wants to match the rims... but then the lower bumper skirt would look out of place.

 

[villageidiot327]

Try a "cast iron coat" I like the VHT brand engine enamel. Dark metallic silver/grey

 

[Bikersmurf]

I'll watch for it.

 

[pugslyyy]

Try a "cast iron coat" I like the VHT brand engine enamel. Dark metallic silver/grey

I've not used that particular color, but I really like the VHT products.

 

[Bikersmurf]

I've not found a can of VHT Cast iron, but from the pictures I've seen it looks like a better march for the newer grills. My OE grill is silver, just not as bright as the Titanium Silver comes out... more like the colour on the cap.

Is the stock grill just faded after 20 years in the sun and elements?

 

[4x4pair]

I used this for my diff cover and loved the color...
VHT SP997 Engine Enamel Nu-Cast Cast Iron Can - 11 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CPCRRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4ANlybDKY6372


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[Bikersmurf]

I used this for my diff cover and loved the color...
VHT SP997 Engine Enamel Nu-Cast Cast Iron Can - 11 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CPCRRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4ANlybDKY6372


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Unless I'm seeing something wrong, these aren't a match.

It's not this one.

 

[4x4pair]

I agree, I don't think it matches well either. I was just posting it since you said you couldn't find it and I figured you'd want to compare. 😊

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[4x4pair]

Here's what it looked like for me.

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[::Squish::]

I say roll your own color, don't worry about trying to match the ford color. get the value and color of silver you like and paint the grill and the headlight surrounds/bezels and your done. unless it's a totally different ball park or you are super picky it's far enough away and in different light compared to air dam no one will notice.

 

[Bikersmurf]

Looks good on the cover... Just not the same as the 97 Grill

 

[tgreening]

If you really really want to match a color drive it over to your local automotive paint supplier. The place supplying the body shops in town. They should be able to match whatever sample you want matched and stuff it in a spray can for you, and generally not that bad on cost. Plus side is the spray cans are reusable and can be filled with whatever you want.

 

[Bikersmurf]

The last colour matched can I got was around $50 for one rattle can. I'll buy a couple cans before going that route. It wasn't even a reuse able can

 

[shenrie]

^^^ yep. I do that often. works out great especially for colors you cant find regular rattle can for. best deal is to buy a quart and have them fill 3 cans. that way you will have some left over to color match other things on your rig. diff covers, brake calipers, etc.

 

[Bikersmurf]

The smaller Homedepot in town only had the more common Rustoleum 'Titanium Silver'

After I'd splashed some on the rims, I stopped at the further away one and found they had an array of 'Sliver' paints. Next step will be to pick one, or just match the grill to the wheels.

This pic shows only a couple... Not to mention other possible brands.

The weather is getting wet enough that it may be a while before I freshen up the grill and headlight surrounds. They will be getting back burnered until I see a stretch of nicer weather... It had been looking promising, but this week it has gone downhill.

Likely won't see snow this winter, so I can't complain, but I miss the clear skies and shorts weather. Still wearing a tshirt outside. My son is a holdout, and is still wearing shorts and a tshirt.