COLOR CODE49 ( (1967) - Regent Maroon PolyCadillac Touch-Up Paint

The Look

It is 1967. The Eldorado just moved to front-wheel drive and Cadillac is at the height of its power. This color is the definition of old-money luxury. It is deep. It is moody. In the shade, it looks like a dark, bruised cherry. In the sun, the metallic depth wakes up. This shade was available for every model that year, from the sharp-edged Coupe de Ville to the massive Fleetwood Brougham. It feels serious. It feels like a corner office.

Technical Details

Do not let the "Poly" in the name confuse you. It stands for polychromatic, which means this is a metallic finish. The flakes are fine and elegant. They provide a subtle shimmer rather than a modern glitter. Dark metallics like this carry a risk. If you stay in one spot too long, the pigment pools and creates dark blotches. It needs a steady hand. The benefit is the depth; once the clear goes on, it looks three feet deep.

Best Practices

Pop the hood. Look at the firewall on the driver's side near the windshield wiper motor. You will find a metal cowl tag with your code. Before you spray or dab Cadillac Regent Maroon Poly (check for code 49 ( (1967)), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute. Those heavy maroon pigments and metallic particles sink to the bottom quickly. If you don't mix it well, the color will look thin and off-shade. Test the color on the included card before touching the car. Keep the container moving at all times to ensure the flakes lay down flat. Work in a dry, dust-free garage and respect the drying time between coats.