This color is compatible with the following AMCs:

MODELS: Concord, Eagle, Pacer, Spirit

YEARS: 1980, 1981

To determine if Dark Brown Metallic is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is OM.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Your Paint Color Profile

OM - Dark Brown Metallic

First Impressions

This is the ultimate earth tone of the early eighties. It defined the rugged, go-anywhere look of the Eagle and added a layer of maturity to the Spirit and Concord. It's deep. It's moody. This shade hides trail dust and road grime better than almost anything else from the era. It's the color of a mountain trail at dusk. It belongs on a station wagon with woodgrain panels.

Technical Details

This is a heavy metallic finish. The silver flakes are the stars of the show. They are heavy. They like to sink to the bottom of the mixture. If those flakes aren't suspended, your repair will look dark and blotchy. It is a classic metallic trap. You want a uniform look, not tiger stripes. Light reflects off these particles to give the paint its depth, so keeping them even is everything.

Application Notes

Check for your ID tag in the driver-side door jamb. Before you spray or dab AMC Dark Brown Metallic (check for code OM), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Listen for the mixing ball. It needs to work hard to lift those flakes. Test the color on the included card before touching the car. When applying, keep the container moving. Heavy layers will drown the metallic particles and cause them to clump. Thin, even passes win the race. Let the car sit in the garage or the shade until the drying time is complete.

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How to Find Your AMC's Color Code

AMC paint codes are hidden on top of the radiator support; engine grease and oil often make them impossible to read. Typical format is BS/GBS; only the BS portion is the color code. It can also appear as QBS, PBS, TBS, etc. The first letter is the Year Code, which makes color codes confusing. BS corresponds to Deep Water Blue Pearl Clearcoat. The G in GBS is not part of the color code. Lately AMC lists codes as BS. AMC has many two tone combos on some cars and often omitted the secondary color information.

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