T-9 (1975) - Dark Chestnut Poly Chrysler Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the embodiment of 1975 luxury. It was a peak era for earthy, sophisticated tones that made cars like the Cordoba and the New Yorker Brougham look substantial and expensive. It is a deep, chocolate-toned brown that relies on a fine metallic shimmer to give the panels shape and depth. Since your Chrysler has been on the road for nearly half a century, the original finish has likely darkened or lost its luster. This means your repair might look slightly brighter than the surrounding area at first, but it will capture that classic 1970s warmth perfectly.

Technical Details

The "Poly" in the name stands for polychromatic, which is a vintage way of saying this is a metallic finish. Inside the paint, there are tiny flakes that catch the light. These flakes are heavy and like to sink to the bottom of the container. If they are not distributed in a uniform pattern, you will see mottling-dark, cloudy spots or stripes that make the finish look uneven. This is not a defect in the paint; it is just the nature of working with mid-seventies metallics. Getting the flakes to lay down correctly is the secret to a professional result in your garage.

Best Practices

To find your code, look for a stamped metal plate called the fender tag, which is usually located on the driver-side inner fender under the hood. Before you spray or dab Chrysler Dark Chestnut Poly (check for code T-9 (1975)), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds. This ensures the metallic flakes are fully suspended in the pigment. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before moving to the car. Whether you use a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Give the paint enough drying time between layers so the metallic particles stay exactly where you put them.