COLOR CODEB-9 (1969) - Dark or Midnight Blue PolyChrysler Touch-Up Paint

The Look

In 1969, this color was the sophisticated alternative to the wild, high-impact neons of the muscle car era. It provided a serious, ink-like aesthetic to everything from the aggressive Plymouth Road Runner to the refined Chrysler New Yorker. This shade is a deep, moody blue that often mimics black in the shade but reveals a sharp, oceanic depth when it catches the light. Since your car has likely been on the road for over half a century, you will find that this color is excellent at hiding minor road grime while emphasizing the sharp body lines of the classic fuselage styling.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which Chrysler originally marketed as a Polychromatic or "Poly" paint. The blue base is quite dark, meaning the metallic flakes are highly visible. This creates a risk of mottling, where the flakes cluster together and create dark streaks or blotches in the finish. If you apply the paint too thick in a single pass, the heavy particles will settle unevenly and ruin the effect. You need to focus on thin, even layers to ensure the metallic particles stay suspended exactly where they belong for a consistent look across the panel.

Best Practices

You can typically find your paint code stamped on the metal fender tag, which is located on the driver side inner fender inside the engine bay. Before you spray or dab Chrysler Dark or Midnight Blue Poly (check for code B-9 (1969)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Those metallic flakes settle at the bottom of the container quickly and require a lot of energy to mix back into the pigment. Test the color on the included card to get a feel for the flow and to see how the flakes distribute. Keep the container moving at all times to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Allow for plenty of drying time between layers to build up the color without causing the metallic to sag.