Accent Paint Correct-ness

[Shiner]

Our company restores trim and bright metal, all makes/models.  Our work also includes the exact detailing of factory accents, and our Mopar work is no exception.  Recently, with increased inquiries/orders from you guys, I'm discovering the demands for correctness is high (which I like...bring it on!), and am currently pursuing such with two orders in particular.  One is the two inner grille pieces for a '68 Cuda along with the rear trim panel, and the other is the chrome taillight bezels for a '70 GTX.  My question for you guys is:  What exactly IS the argent on the Cuda pieces, correctly speaking, along with the inner argent areas on the GTX bezels?  Also, am I to assume the black on these bezels is an organosol black?  Is any of the above formulated by anyone, or am I on my own to match?  I'm the guy who does all of the detailing of these parts, so it's all on me.  I've got two decades of working with detail painting/accents on trim, so be as technical as you like.  Thanks for any input!

   

[TinCuda]

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 The Light Textured Argent, part number DX 8555, is obsolete.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.

Ref./credit:   Roseville Moparts


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The Black used in other places is Organosol.



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[Cuda54]

The paint recipe should get stickyed so people can find it when needed! Thanks good reading!

[burdar]

Is that a brand new recipe or did you just find it online?  I found one online a couple years ago(it might be the same one) and sent it to my painter.  He looked into it and one or more of those ingredients are disscontinued.  It might have been the radiant silver...I'm not sure.

As far as I know the only place to buy the light argent(used on the shaker bubbles and cuda grills) is from Frank Badelson at Rodger Gibson Restorations.  A few other companies have spent a lot of money developing there own mixes but they don't offer it to the public.