The backs are gray, believe it's called Dove Gray. NPD sells what is supposed to be the correct color. Silver is Argent Silver. The dark area is up for debate. Some say it's a charcoal gray, close to black. Others say it's a slightly lighter color gray. I have seen a few un-restored wheels on survivor cars and they were the lighter charcoal gray. Other's claim original wheels that are the very dark, almost black, gray. Could be slightly different colors based on the wheel manufacturer, I believe there were at least 3 of them. NPD also carries the dark gray for the centers.
Spray the backs first, don't cover the slots when doing the fronts if you want the factory correct look. Original wheels did have over-spray on the backs from painting the fronts. How much to have your wheels blasted? I have an extra and have been meaning to restore a set.
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70 Chevelle SS396(454), M20, 3.73
My Chevelle
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