Question regarding 1940 Buick grill

[kevinr]

A friend of mine owns a 1940 Buick 46C convertible and is having the grills replated. Question pertains to the recessed areas of grill. Are the painted areas grey or black.

I previously asked this question on the AACA forum, and got one response of black on a century 60. Just double checking if this is correct for a model 46.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Kevin

[Steve Reynolds]

I have a 1940 56C and the grille is in quite good condition. If you give me a day or two to dig it up I can let you know what color it is.

PM me as a reminder.

Steve

[kevinr]

Thanks Steve. I appreciate it.

Kevin

[Junkman]

I owned a '40 Special 2dr sedan with the "Sunshine Turret Top" sunroof option, this was 5 years ago. I remember that the grilles were painted black in that area. I really wish that I had kept that car now. You couldn't even hear it running it was so quiet.

[kevinr]

Thanks Ted for the response.

Kevin

[Steve Reynolds]

Found my grille yesterday and yes, the background is black. Hard to tell though, if it was a shiney black or a matte finish. Over time it may have gotten shiney from all the wiping and polishing.
Steve

[kevinr]

Thanks to both of you for the info.

Kevin