COLOR CODESS-1 (1962) - Cordovan PolyChrysler Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your Imperial was built to look like a private club on wheels, and this deep, oxblood-meets-mahogany shade is the reason why. It is not just a brown; it is a sophisticated, executive statement that demands respect. Since your car has spent over sixty years facing the elements, the original finish has likely deepened or shifted slightly, so focus on blending your repair into the surrounding metal rather than just filling a hole.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which the factory called a Poly. Those tiny metallic flakes give the paint its life, but they are also your biggest challenge. If you apply the paint too heavily in one pass, the flakes will swim together and create dark, messy patches known as mottling. To keep the finish looking even and factory-correct, you must use light, multiple layers rather than one thick coat. This ensures the flakes stand up and catch the light correctly instead of sinking into a dark puddle.

Best Practices

You will find your paint tag stamped into the metal plate on the radiator support under the hood or occasionally on the door jamb. Before you open your Chrysler Cordovan Poly and verify you have code SS-1 (1962), you must shake the container for at least a full minute to get those heavy metallic flakes off the bottom. Test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes settle. When you start your repair in the garage or the shade, keep the container moving to ensure the metallic particles lay down flat and uniform. Give each layer enough drying time so the next one builds depth without dissolving the previous layer.