71-73 Ardent Paint code

fastbck65 · 04-09-2007

I'm looking for the OEM paint code for the Ardent (Silver) stripe at the bottom of the 71-73 Mustangs that were used with Green, Black, and Blue body colors. I'm painting mine to match the '72's with the rally stickers at the top and the painted wide stripe and pinstripe at the bottom. I already have the top '72 stripe. It is "Ardent" in color. What is the code to match this for the bottom?

gsalisbury · 04-09-2007

A suggestion would be to take it to a bodyshop or automotive paint supply house and have them match the paint to the strip color. I know several companies offer "factory" colored stripes but in fact they are a few or several shades off. If you want them to truly match, take a little time and have the paint matched, your results will be much better.

The Greek · 04-11-2007

It is called Argent, just so you ask for the right thing.---Chuck

fastbck65 · 04-11-2007

Thanks Chuck,

ARGENT!!

I think PPG has it listed on their list of OEM paints and it now called grey poly and the code is 5A.

Is this right? Anyone?