AAR grille paint

[LIMEGREENAAR]

Just wondering what paint to use when repainting my AAR grille ...any flat black or what ??

 

[Cuda Hunter]

It's called black argent. Very specific look.
Not exactly sure where to find it, but I would call Mike Ross with BE&A and ask him if he can supply it or point you where to get it.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

The black is not flat. It has a metal flake look to it. Much like light and dark argent. But black paint instead of grey.

 

[Adam]

The black is not flat. It has a metal flake look to it. Much like light and dark argent. But black paint instead of grey.

Interesting, I always thought they were black; can someone post a close up of an original grill; what color is the metal flake?

I would use a urethane paint for the grill. It’s very durable, won’t fade, uv stable etc.
You can buy different colors of metal flake additives to mix into any paint; but be aware you must use the proper tip size on your spray gun, and be quick so the flake doesn’t settle.

Hot Rod Black - Hot Rod Flatz Flat Matte Satin Urethane Auto Paint - Complete Quart Paint Kit - Professional Low Sheen Automotive, Car Truck Coating, 4:1 Mix Ratio

Hot Rod Black - Hot Rod Flatz Flat Matte Satin Urethane Auto Paint - Complete Quart Paint Kit - Professional Low Sheen Automotive, Car Truck Coating, 4:1 Mix Ratio

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I have used this paint several times it is easy/forgiving to spray; follow the directions on the can. Two coats then walk away. If you put on three coats, or more, it will have a glossier look. If you need another coat wait til it is dry. A grill or tail panel would be easy. A hood… work fast, chase the wet edge all the way across x 2 and leave it alone.

 

[Adam]

Chassis Black (Satin) - Hot Rod Flatz by Custom Shop Urethane Automotive Flat Matte Car Paint, 1 Quart Kit

Chassis Black (Satin) - Hot Rod Flatz by Custom Shop Urethane Automotive Flat Matte Car Paint, 1 Quart Kit

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The chassis black is great for k frames, radiator, pulleys, rear ends, etc. a quart goes a long way.

 

[Qtip]

Just wondering what paint to use when repainting my AAR grille ...any flat black or what ??

I am in the same position. Mike Ross was gracious enough to sell me one of his few remaining grills. At MCACN, I shot these of Wellborns survivor. It almost looked like organisol, with a tiny, and I mean almost NOT there amount of silver flake. The finish was glossier than say the organisol on the hood. I don't mean glossy. It had a more subtle texture to it. 50 years later, I think paint certainly lays down. I am still up in the air on what to do. I want to see more this year before I tackle it. Don't know if this helps. Here's the pics.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

@LIMEGREENAAR
Here ya go. Some reading about exactly what your looking for.

70 barracuda/cuda black grill in Cuda & Challenger General Discussion (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS)

What was the black grill for AAR's and some M46's painted with? Was it just a black flat paint? Gloss paint? Organisol paint? Or were they not su

forum.e-bodies.org

And then as suggested on ebodies.org, I asked on Moparts and received the information.

Black plastic 70 cuda grill Q's

Were the black plastic grills on 70 aar's painted? or were they left the original black plastic with no paint? When was the first known black plastic grill produced? Were the lower valance's also black plastic on the aar's? I have an M46 born on 915 that has a black plastic grill...

board.moparts.org

 

[Adam]

@LIMEGREENAAR
Here ya go. Some reading about exactly what your looking for.

70 barracuda/cuda black grill in Cuda & Challenger General Discussion (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS)

What was the black grill for AAR's and some M46's painted with? Was it just a black flat paint? Gloss paint? Organisol paint? Or were they not su

forum.e-bodies.org

And then as suggested on ebodies.org, I asked on Moparts and received the information.

Black plastic 70 cuda grill Q's

Were the black plastic grills on 70 aar's painted? or were they left the original black plastic with no paint? When was the first known black plastic grill produced? Were the lower valance's also black plastic on the aar's? I have an M46 born on 915 that has a black plastic grill...

board.moparts.org

That is a good link/thread, thank you!

 

[Cuda Hunter]

I've been looking for a black argent grill for a long time for any of my M46 barracuda's. Always glad to share information!

 

[LIMEGREENAAR]

Thanx for all the grille help. I still have my factory grille but its damaged. The new one I bought is grey .the color of the injection molded plastic used. Still a lot to do so I'll keep searching for a solution.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Just call BE&A on a business day and get yourself some paint sent out to yourself. Mike's a great guy!