WWW (1959) - Cameo Tan Poly Chrysler Touch Up Paint

The Look

1959 was the year of the "Forward Look" and massive tailfins, but this color provided a much-needed layer of class to those aggressive lines. Whether your car is a towering Imperial or a New Yorker, this shade is a sophisticated, golden-toned neutral that reflects the desert-modernism style of the late fifties. It is not a flat beige; it has a warmth that feels substantial on such a large canvas. Since your Chrysler has been on the road for over six decades, keep in mind that original paint often lightens with age, so your fresh application might look a bit richer than the weathered sections around it.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish. The "Poly" in the name stands for polychromatic, meaning the paint is filled with fine aluminum flakes that catch the light. This creates a soft glow, but it also means you have to be careful during application. If the paint goes on too heavy, those tiny flakes will sink and bunch together, creating dark, blotchy patches called mottling. You want to apply the color in light, even layers to ensure the metallic bits stay suspended and reflect light uniformly across the panel.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chrysler Cameo Tan Poly (check for code WWW (1959)), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get those settled metallic flakes back into the mix. You can usually find your paint code stamped on the radiator support bar data plate under the hood or on the driver's side door pillar. To get the best result, keep the container moving at all times to prevent the metal from pooling. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic particles lay down before you move to the actual bodywork of your garage project.