Mopar argent
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Chris_Hamilton
Trying to be the best me, I can be
I somehow remembered a article in MuscleCar Review from back in the early 90's. I used to clip articles tech tips etc and scrapbook them for later reference. I found this but then did a search on the web and found the exact same article....lol. Anyways you can take this to a PPG dealer and give them this formula and you can get something pretty close to the original which is NLA.
I can also check my PPG paint software at work tomorrow and see if I get any other options for formulas that are more current but I think that everything mentioned in the article is still available. I could be mistaken though. This should do it for all three, just vary the amount of black you use as per the article. Here is the article verbatim:
I can also check my PPG paint software at work tomorrow and see if I get any other options for formulas that are more current but I think that everything mentioned in the article is still available. I could be mistaken though. This should do it for all three, just vary the amount of black you use as per the article. Here is the article verbatim:
| 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 The Light Textured Argent, part number DX 8555, is obsolete.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. |
My PPG guy said he could not do this formula due to the unavailability of the laquers. He did say he could attempt a similar formula with HOK Radiance Silver and
substituting other products but it would be a shot in the dark and he could not reproduce it if I needed more than the initial mix.
I did find a formula with DCC (single stage) but it would be slick and I need a slight texture and it also used almost two thirds of a quart of flattener in a 2 quart mix.
substituting other products but it would be a shot in the dark and he could not reproduce it if I needed more than the initial mix.
I did find a formula with DCC (single stage) but it would be slick and I need a slight texture and it also used almost two thirds of a quart of flattener in a 2 quart mix.
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jeremyb
http://www.rogergibsonautorestoration.com/
Call Roger Gibson and see if they have it. He produces/has a lot of this kind of stuff like the Organisol, Correct purple horn color, wheel paint, etc. It's pretty expensive, but it is the correct stuff and is dead on to the original. IF he has it.
You can also check www.oempaints.com
OR
http://www.totallyautoinc.com/paint/paint.html
I have only used the OEM stuff and it worked really well, but I got it from a friend that had a little stock of it.
The totallyauto stuff claims it is actually mixed ppg. Never used it but some of the guys on the mopar forums seem to like it.
Call Roger Gibson and see if they have it. He produces/has a lot of this kind of stuff like the Organisol, Correct purple horn color, wheel paint, etc. It's pretty expensive, but it is the correct stuff and is dead on to the original. IF he has it.
You can also check www.oempaints.com
OR
http://www.totallyautoinc.com/paint/paint.html
I have only used the OEM stuff and it worked really well, but I got it from a friend that had a little stock of it.
The totallyauto stuff claims it is actually mixed ppg. Never used it but some of the guys on the mopar forums seem to like it.
Thanks, jeremy. I e-mailed Roger Gibsons partner, Frank Badalson, and also called and left a message (with return phone number) two weeks ago but have not gotten a reply
to either of them. I had checked with Totally Auto but did not want to use a $25 can of spray paint. Did not know about oempaints. It appears that theirs is in a spray can also.
Have also read that Krylon Fusion 'graphite textured shimmer' is a close match. If I have to use a spray can, I will reluctantly. I would much prefer to spray it out of a gun.
to either of them. I had checked with Totally Auto but did not want to use a $25 can of spray paint. Did not know about oempaints. It appears that theirs is in a spray can also.
Have also read that Krylon Fusion 'graphite textured shimmer' is a close match. If I have to use a spray can, I will reluctantly. I would much prefer to spray it out of a gun.
Chris_Hamilton
Trying to be the best me, I can be
Sorry I missed your replies in this thread. I'll do some more digging on PPG's system and see if I can come up with a formula. Feel pretty certain I can find you something. The formula should be able to be crossed over to Deltron so I'll see if I can. May take me a day or so to get to it, I'll let you know what I come up with.
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Bob Hollinshead
I would think you could mix something in DBU or Omni that would work if this requires the old style metalic. Start by looking at wheel colors, pull a formula that looks close and tweak it and flatten it till it looks right
Chris_Hamilton
Trying to be the best me, I can be
Put a feeler out to my PPG jobber, he's a Mopar guy and says he has a formula that is close. He was busy at the time I spoke to him today, he said he find it and let me know.......fingers crossed.