1967 Dart GT tailpanel silver?

[65Val]

I getting around to painting the tailpanel for my '67 Dart GT 'vert, and need to know about the "Textured Argent Silver" thats applied between the raised, polished ribs.

I found this when searching for the paint code/formula....

The silver color is argent silver Ditzler DX8555. The formula is obsolete.
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 The Light Textured Argent, part number DX 8555, is obsolete.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.

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Anyone mix and use this formula? How did it turn out?

Thanks.

 

[wjajr]

I getting around to painting the tailpanel for my '67 Dart GT 'vert, and need to know about the "Textured Argent Silver" thats applied between the raised, polished ribs.

Thanks for bringing up this topic Val. I thought that the textured surface was anodized, but you are correct, it’s a coating. My tail panel is also in need of some minor dent & ding removal, and freshening up, I have been wondering how to go about it. The thought of dropping a load of dough to find a nice one, or sending it out for restoration is too much to spend for lipstick. But, careful straighten, and painting is within my budget.

Hopefully 3M has correct width masking tape to mask the polished ribs.

 

[65Val]

I thought that the textured surface was anodized, but you are correct, it’s a coating.

wjr...the entire panel is anodized...the factory just painted the Textured Silver over the anodizing. I was hoping to mask the "valleys", clear-coat the rib areas, then mask the ribs and paint the textured silver on the valleys.

I had my panel completely straightened and polished. The anodizing was applied to protect the shine on the ribs.

 

[wjajr]

wjr...the entire panel is anodized...the factory just painted the Tetured Silver over the anodizing.

That is what I intended to say. Several years ago I had removed that panel to do some rough dent removal, and basic straightening. I performed a small test cleaning/polishing on both frosted and shiny surfaces, and the paint scrubbed off… It just never occurred to my atrophied brain that was just basically tinted clear coat. I feel a low cost time consuming winter project coming on.