Paint Kits in R-6 (1977) - Claret Red

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  • Chrysler Claret Red (R-6 (1977)) Touch Up Paint Pen Kit – Complete System to Repair Small Chips and Scratches (1/2oz) Chrysler Claret Red (R-6 (1977)) Touch Up Paint Pen Kit – Complete System to Repair Small Chips and Scratches (1/2oz)

    Paint Pen Kit

    Paint Pen Kit

    Small repairs up to pencil eraser size

    Easily hides damage

    Quick fix

    Skill Level: 🟢⚪⚪⚪

    $46.95
    $46.95
  • Chrysler Claret Red (R-6 (1977)) Touch-Up Paint Bottle Kit – Complete System to Repair Medium Chips and Scratches (2oz) Chrysler Claret Red (R-6 (1977)) Touch-Up Paint Bottle Kit – Complete System to Repair Medium Chips and Scratches (2oz)

    Paint Bottle Kit

    Paint Bottle Kit

    Medium damage up to size of a dime

    More blended coverage

    Short Project

    Skill Level: 🟡🟡⚪⚪

    $64.95
    $64.95
  • Chrysler Claret Red (R-6 (1977)) Touch-Up Spray Can Kit – Complete Repair System for Panels, Bumpers and Larger Repairs (12oz) Chrysler Claret Red (R-6 (1977)) Touch-Up Spray Can Kit – Complete Repair System for Panels, Bumpers and Larger Repairs (12oz)

    Spray Can Kit

    Spray Can Kit

    Large areas or single panel repaints

    Professional-level repairs

    Half-Day Job

    Skill Level: 🟠🟠🟠⚪

    $79.95
    $79.95

Paint in R-6 (1977) - Claret Red

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  • Image of Claret Red R-6 (1977) for Chrysler Chrysler Claret Red (R-6 (1977)) Exact-Match Paint Pen – Beginner-Friendly Repair for Small Chips and Scratches (1/2oz)

    Paint Pen

    Paint Pen

    Small repairs up to pencil eraser size

    Easily hides damage

    Quick fix

    Skill Level: 🟢⚪⚪⚪

    $19.95
    $19.95
  • Image of Claret Red R-6 (1977) for Chrysler Chrysler Claret Red (R-6 (1977)) Exact-Match Paint Bottle – DIY Repair for Medium Chips and Scratches (2oz)

    Paint Bottle

    Paint Bottle

    Medium damage up to size of a dime

    More blended coverage

    Short Project

    Skill Level: 🟡🟡⚪⚪

    $34.95
    $34.95
  • Image of Claret Red R-6 (1977) for Chrysler Chrysler Claret Red (R-6 (1977)) Exact-Match Spray Can – Professional Basecoat for Panels, Bumpers and Larger Repairs (12oz)

    Spray Can

    Spray Can

    Large areas or single panel repaints

    Professional-level repairs

    Half-Day Job

    Skill Level: 🟠🟠🟠⚪

    $39.95
    $39.95
  • Image of Claret Red R-6 (1977) for Chrysler Image showing a technician using a spray gun with PaintScratch pro-size automotive paint for a professional refinishing job.

    Professional Size

    Professional Size

    Multiple panels or complete repaints

    Showroom-quality finish

    Weekend Commitment

    Skill Level: 🔴🔴🔴🔴

    From $109.95
    From $109.95

This color is compatible with the following Chryslers:

MODELS: All Models

YEARS: 1977

To determine if Claret Red is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is R-6 (1977).

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Non-Paint Products for All Vehicles

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.

Clearcoats

A necessary layer - applied over the paint - to add shine and prevent sun damage.

Primers

Applied before paint to protect bare surfaces, such as bare metal, plastic, or rubber.

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Body Filler Products

Smooth over scratches, pin holes, dents and dings.

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Solvents and Other Primers

Chemical products for rust removal, thinning paint, and cleanup.

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Keep your skin clean and your lungs healthy.

Your Paint Color Profile

R-6 (1977) - Claret Red

The Look

This color is the embodiment of the personal luxury era. Released exclusively for the 1977 model year, it was the go-to choice for owners who wanted their Chrysler Cordoba or New Yorker to look sophisticated and expensive without being flashy. It is a deep, wine-toned red that leans into the darker side of the spectrum, designed to pair perfectly with the plush interiors and heavy chrome trim of the late seventies. Because your car has lived a long life since 1977, the original finish has likely deepened or shifted, making this a color that rewards a patient hand to get the match right.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, often referred to in original catalogs as a Polychromatic or Poly color. Metallic paints are temperamental because they rely on tiny flakes to reflect light evenly. If those flakes settle at the bottom of your container or clump together during application, you will end up with dark blotches or a finish that looks cloudy. Before you spray or dab Chrysler Claret Red (check for code R-6 (1977)), you need to shake it for a full sixty seconds to get those particles suspended. If you are using a pen, the metallic nature makes it harder to hide the repair, so focus on using the smallest amount of paint possible to fill the chip.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code stamped on the metal fender tag located under the hood, usually on the driver-side inner fender or the radiator support. Look for the three-character code R-6. When you are ready to work, move the car into a garage or a well-lit patch of shade. Never work in direct sunlight, as the heat will ruin the flow of the paint. Test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic flakes lay down. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes stay mixed and apply several light layers rather than one heavy one. Respect the drying time between each coat, or the metallic finish will lose its depth and look muddy.

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How to Find Your Chrysler's Color Code

Chrysler paint codes can be difficult to find. In the good old days, they were on top of the radiator support, often hidden under engine grease and oil. Later models put them on the drivers door jamb. Typical format: BS/GBS, but only BS is the color code; it can also appear as QBS, PBS, TBS, etc., with the first letter as a confusing "Year Code." BS corresponds to Deep Water Blue Pearl Clearcoat; the G in GBS is not part of the color code.

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