Shock absorber paint

What brand and color paint is close to the original gray paint used on the shocks?

Thanks, Matt

 

Matt,
They sell a “shock gray” paint at some of the resto companies.

I took an original shock to the auto parts stores and picked out the closest match.

I don’t know if I still have the can, but think it was a Mazda touch up color. Was almost spot on.
Duane

 

Everybody has a favorite, Matt. Thornton's, Inline...some people like Ford engine grey. Krylon used to have a nice grey, but thyey messed with a lot of their formulas + colors now.

 

Jason (the ostrich head) has a thread of his shocks painted and with a Rustoleum paint from your local store. Do a search!

Fernando

 

Is Mazda paint a deduction ?
Any luck funding the code ?

 

OPGI sells detail shock gray so does the parts place and cars Inc.

 

Thanks for all the input. I think Smoke Gray will work just fine. I only need /want to get rid of the bright yellow that the Bilsteins are painted.

 

One thing to note here, if you want to paint the rear shocks correctly you need to paint the rear lower bolt assembly as well.

Originally the rear lower bolt was part of the rear shock assembly (it did not come off), therefore it also should be painted shock gray.

The only part of the lower rear shock that would be “bright” was the nut, and possible washer, on the other side of the rear axle.

Putting this out there for Jason.
Duane

 

It’s “ okay “ but if @Duane matched up to a original shock, that would be better .

 

Just trying to help the project along.

Ya know, that “survivor” project.
Duane

 

Went to a couple auto parts houses today, the only Mazda paint they have is metallic. Said they used metallic's back to the 70's,

 

Got a question, were the shocks originally a decal or a stamp marking for the letter codes ? Same question frame letters on the rear arch ?

 

Oh we’re on a Mission now , to solve Duane’s riddle .

 

Decals , many examples of original cars .