Additional Paint Codes

[Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Gary,  That prompted me to search for "Ditzler 5092' and found 
reference for more paint:

I am copying from 340Swinger.org

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Light Textured Argent, part number DX 8555, is obsolete.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


Rallye wheel silver (argent silver, non textured)
3960

Organosol black (textured black used on hoods, tail panels etc.)
ddl9355

mixing formulas I have found 2 different formula's The second seems to 
have a lot more texture to it and Im not so sure it should be so rough.

Strong black DMA358 794.5 or 804
Coarse Poly DMA349 24.4 or 24
Texture DMA364 171.1 or 972

Underside gray primer (bottom of the car)
2 parts DP50 (gray) and 1 part DP90 (black) epoxy primer 2:1 mix.

F6 Green
Qt Formula
PPG DBC Basecoat
tint---------cumulative parts
DMD662 -----------89.8
DMD647 -----------98.8
DX685------------129.1
DMD686 ----------222.6
DMD690 ----------368.7
DMD640 ----------691.0
DBX689 ---------1016.5


turquoise
4799D but delete the metal flake dupont or PPG 13195

red
273 high performance -- 5092D dupont or PPG 2136

street hemi
5067D dupont or PPG 2186 or PPG 3116 Universal, Chrysler motor Mandarin 
orange

race hemi
('64 - '65) and Max Wedge -- 5065DH dupont or PPG 2201


Gary H. wrote:
> One e-mail from a ex-member here relayed that  RM, Ditzler or Acme Jobber Paint Codes for Mopar Engine: red -- like on 273 high performance -- is 5092D. 
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H. 
>
> -----Original Message-----
>   
> > Some years back (5 or 6), the list had a discussion on engine paint for 
> > the Big Blocks and Small Blocks and which brand and part number were the 
> > best match.
> >
> > I lost the saved e-mails was wondering if anyone remembered what 
> > brand/color# was the best match to the original Dodge engine paint.
> >
> > If dont remember, what paint would you use on a 65 Small Block?
> >
> > --Tom
> >     
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