1969 Barracuda tail panel painting?

[illfish]

I had it fixed and re-anodized.  I'm thinking the center section was Argent silver with black inside the letters.  Does anyone have any idea how this would from the factory?

[Bakaruda]

There is red in the top and bottom grove. The letters are black. Mine has not been restored. I would like to know how much and where did you get it done.

[qkcuda]

Yes, argent silver with quite a heavy texture in the centre, deep red, almost maroon top and bottom to blend into the taillights, and the Barracuda lettering has flat black inside the raised sections.  I can post a pic of mine if you like.  It is original except for me repainting the red sections which had worn off.  I can also look up the paint colour I found which matched the lenses the best.

[illfish]

I had mine done at McNichol's plating and polishing in Redford, MI.  The cost would probably be about $300.  I had some trim done as well so it's hard for me to give an exact quote.  If you guys could post a few pics, that would be great.

[Bakaruda]

[illfish]

Thanks for the pic Bakaruda.  Do you know if the letters are sprayed in argent or are they shiny?  I think they were masked off prior to spraying.

[CudaSRT8]

The raised part of the letters stays shiny alum. , while the indented area of the letter goes black.   The argent is the coarse, sparkly stuff you see on some of the Mopar grilles (like '70 cuda I think).   

Also, from what I can remember, for the Formula S cars, they substituted a somewhat "organisol" black instead of argent silver and then added the "S" emblem.   That's the look I've always liked...

[illfish]

With the aluminum, should I use a primer first or just scuff the aluminum and spray it. 

[CudaSRT8]

I'd scuff it with a gray, 3M scuff pad and shoot it with an etch prime.  Should be ready for whatever finish you select from there...