Planning to paint a repo aluminum one-piece globe 13.5" with Argent Silver, probably a fast-dry acrylic enamel.
Problem is I don't know if there is a universally accepted definition/description/formula for "Argent Silver". In my younger days, I was familiar with some automotive parts that were painted Argent Silver. The paint back then was not a bright silver and the aluminum powder/flakes were very small.
Car Quest paint counter gave me a formula for 1970s Argent Silver for GM wheels that had only three elements - aluminum, black and a binder. Is there more to Argent Silver than that?
I definitely do not want a bright silver paint or paint with large aluminum flakes. Would like to keep in respect of silver paints used back in the mid 50s to mid-60s. Unfortunately, Car Quest paint books didn't give paint formulas for paints of that era.
I checked the shelves of a local auto parts store today and found 15 - 20 different silvers, all looking very much alike by the cap but all with different names for cars from VW to Honda to Ford to GM. I don't want to start buying aerosol paint cans until I find the right one.
Any information or advice will be greatly appreciated.
Larry
