Protecting/covering Argent flake paint?

[burrpenick]

I just sprayed my tail panel on the '72 Cuda Argent. I did not want the black out. Has anyone sprayed something over it for protection? I considered clear coat. Ideas? Leave it alone? It will be inside for sure.

[Super Blue 72]

I've never used Argent before but isn't it textured? 

Putting a clear coat on it will smooth it out depending upon how many coats and how thick you spray it. 

[MJS73]

I think the Argent is like Organisol in that no clear goes over it.

Mike

[Slotts]

Here is an article I found regarding argent paint. Clear was part of the formula.

Slotts


MIXING LIGHT ARGENT TEXTURED FINISH
MUSCLECAR REVIEW, JUNE 1991
 

Chrysler used two shades of this highly textured Argent paint-light and medium-and they were the only manufacturer that used them at all. The Light Textured Argent, part number DX 8555, is obsolete. The Medium Textured Argent, part number DNA 8933, can sometimes be found at larger, older Ditzler dealers. Last used in the mid 1970's, it is now all but obsolete. Older Ditzler dealers that have remaining stock can mix this paint for you, but it can also be mixed from currently available paints. Here's how.

LIGHT ARGENT TEXTURED

Ingredients for 1 pint (double for quart)
1/2 ounce DX 204- Radiance Silver
1/2 ounce DDL 8568- Non Smudge Aluminum/aluminum base
3 1/2 ounces DCA 468 High Performance Clear

Add 4 ounces of top grade lacquer thinner with drying time according to temperature. Mix thoroughly and pour in 1 pint touch up gun. Use 10 clean 1/4" ball bearings in paint cup to keep the paint mixed. Use three light coats over an existing finish or four to six coats over unfinished parts. This paint runs VERY easily, allow 5-10 minutes between coats.

MEDIUM ARGENT TEXTURED

The steps are exactly as above, but add black lacquer to darken. Start with six drops per pint and stir thoroughly, then spray a sample to compare to the original finish. Add a drop at a time until you achieve the correct tint.

Spray these paints at 55-60 lbs. keeping the gun 18-30 inches from the surface. Frequently agitate the mixture to maintain uniform consistency because the Radiance Silver is heavy and will settle out quickly.

[Super Blue 72]

Very good info, Slotts! 

But burrpenick, are we dealing with rattle can paint or are you mixing it and spraying with a gun? 

[LAA66]

 The rattle can from Mopar Performance states "Rugged Polyurethane Formula". Maybe stronger then a clear coat application??  I sprayed a light clear on an old centercap and it did seem a bit too shiny IMO. Maybe try a test sample with the clear to see if you like it.

  As for the texture there really isn't much if any.