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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: pjbizjak on November 18, 2018, 10:05:27 PM

Title: front grill color 68 z/28 camaro
Post by: pjbizjak on November 18, 2018, 10:05:27 PM

OK guys, I bought a new unfinished grill for my 68 z/28 and want to know what color to paint it?

Title: Re: front grill color 68 z/28 camaro
Post by: Z10Mike on November 18, 2018, 11:06:49 PM

I think that grille should be silver as with a standard Camaro.  At least that is the color scheme on the 69's.

Title: Re: front grill color 68 z/28 camaro
Post by: cook_dw on November 18, 2018, 11:17:33 PM

Look up Chick's 68 Z thread.  He shows the correct color and yes the inner portion of the grille is silver but the outer portion is satin black. 

(https://assets.hemmings.com/story_image/628026-870-0.jpg?rev=1)

Title: Re: front grill color 68 z/28 camaro
Post by: 169INDY on November 19, 2018, 12:45:39 AM

Would this work?
Plastic Prep: SEM 39863 Plastic Adhesion Promoter Aerosol - 14.8 oz
Semi gloss black surround: SEM 39143 Trim Black Aerosol - 15 oz.: Touchup Paint
ARGENT Silver Center: Krylon metallic paint dull aluminum k01403007

Chicks thread indicates they use a "GRAY" not disclose formula as a base prep?

Did you purchase a repop grill, can you comment on fit and finish?

JIM

Title: Re: front grill color 68 z/28 camaro
Post by: 68camaroz28 on November 22, 2018, 02:36:54 AM

Here’s a survivor grille to assist with the black paint line.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4833/32122119278_cea1197b2a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QWwfWJ)


This is an original 68 grille and note the plastic color is a tan or cream looking color. If you look back close to the first picture you can see that tan/cream color at some of the horizontal bars as the paint did not fully cover all areas. I would call the painted grille color more of a mix between silver and gray. Note the rivet heads for the bracket that was riveted to each end of the grille. I might or should have the formula of what we color matched if needed.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4918/45081469725_c6acf58a5b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bFGjkp)


This was our NOS grille and note this 1983 (date on box) service replacement was a dark gray.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4806/45993111091_3e3cbf7ea0.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2d5fHxZ)


After painting it with a color matched paint to match originals!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4846/45081468975_8be393edc6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bFGj7t)


After riveting brackets to grille!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4840/45081476805_415f949bd2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bFGmrt)


Grille as we were installing!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4840/32122117748_5ebf796ab6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QWwfum)