[DeTomaso] Original Campy wheel color

[Garth Rodericks]

Additional research on the Argent Silver wheel paint...
   
  Ditzler DX 8555 is no longer available, however it was used extensively by Chrysler on grills 
  and rally wheels in the mid to late 60's. 
   
  Year One sells part #QP323, which is Chrysler rally wheel paint, and part #QP8575, which 
  is the textured light argent silver paint used on Chrysler grilles and rally wheel center caps. 
  Both are sold in quart cans.
   
  A match to DX 8555 can be mixed according to the following formula from a "Musclecar 
  Review" I found on a few Mopar sites:
   
  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  Textured Argent, part number DX 8555, is obsolete.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.
  (source: http://www.mopar1.us/argent.html)

  
SOBill at aol.com wrote:
      Database says:
   
  Color of Campy Wheels  Ford TSBs, bulletin 11, article No. 92:Color: Argent Silver  Ditzler Part No.: DX 8555  
   
  Eastwood's Argent Silver misted with Eastwood's Cad Silver then coated with  semi-gloss clear to facilitate easy cleaning. Campys looked perfect.
   
  SOBill Taylor
sobill at aol.com

 
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