1968 'dark grey' wheel paint code

[bluegrass]

Does anyone have a name or paint code for the dark grey wheels on a 1968 saloon? Also, one for the sill kick plate.

Thanks for any help.

[andy.pointeer]

Try checking the link below, provided by the Potteries Branch

http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/Identify.htm

[bluegrass]

Yes, thanks for the link. I did check that site before, and it says 'dark silver
', but there is no paint code unfortunately.

[bluegrass]

I asked the Charles Ware centre. They are using 'Ford Sebring silver' for both the kick plates as well as wheels. I have also emailed ESM in East Sussex. I will post their answer when I get it.

[Gilesv]

I'd be interested to know the answer to this one. I would suggest that Ian Allen at Minor Services in Ely is likely to be a good person to ask, as he, in my view has an excellent eye for detail.

[bluegrass]

Thats a good idea..I'll give him a call as well and post when I get some answers.

[bluegrass]

Here are some results of my 'Dark Silver' wheel colour survey from several workshops.

The original colour called 'DARK SILVER': ICI code 5235 .....I tried a couple of paint shops, they cannot mix using the code provided because the mixing systems have changed.

CHARLES WARE : Says Ford sebring silver is a close match.

ESM: VW Diamond Silver….they say its brighter than original but they prefer it.

Morris Minor Services, Ely: Ford Strato Silver

A forum member : Nissan KX4 Silver Metallic.....says this was the closest match to his original wheel colour when he took it to a paint shop.

If anyone has other suggestions or manages to get a usable code for the original 'Dark Silver' please let me know.