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Original Rim Color

When I get some new shoes for my 64 Fleetwood, I'd like to recondition the rims.

I'd thought of getting them powder coated, and still plan to eventually, but the $700 quote I received shunted that for the time being as that money can go elsewhere on the car. That being said, I'd like to still get the rims wire brushed and painted.

Most would just paint them flat black, but I know they were not that color from the factory. Is there a factory color out there that I can match to? Even a name?

I know on the Ford/Lincoln side, it was Dove Gray.

Thanks all!

Logan

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Permalink Reply by Jason Edge on July 24, 2024 at 2:42pm

They were Dove Grey.

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Permalink Reply by Logan Robb on July 24, 2024 at 2:44pm

I wonder if it was the same color as Ford. That is interesting!

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Permalink Reply by Michael Stinson on May 6, 2025 at 9:38pm

Anybody know a manufacturer and product, and spec to match
dove grey"?

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