This color is compatible with the following Chryslers:

MODELS: All Models

YEARS: 1963

To determine if Festival Red is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is PP-1 (1963).

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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.

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PP-1 (1963) - Festival Red

The Look

This color isn't just a choice; it is a time capsule of 1963 optimism. While other manufacturers were leaning toward muted tones, Chrysler used this shade to highlight the muscular lines of the 300J and the massive, refined presence of the New Yorker. It is a high-visibility, "hero" shade that was only active for a single year. If your car still wears its original coat, you are looking at one of the boldest statements from the tail-end of the Forward Look era.

Technical Details

Festival Red is a solid finish, which is both a blessing and a challenge for your repair. Because there is no metallic flake or pearl in the mix, you do not have to worry about the flakes sitting at the wrong angle or creating "tiger stripes." However, solid red pigments are the most sensitive to UV rays of any color group. Over sixty years, the original paint on your Chrysler has likely faded or developed a slight chalky texture. This means your fresh repair will likely look deeper and more vibrant than the surrounding weathered panels. Focus on building thin layers rather than one heavy application to help the new pigment sit naturally against the old.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chrysler Festival Red (check for code PP-1 (1963)), you need to shake the container for a full two minutes. Red pigments are heavy and settle at the bottom; if you do not mix it thoroughly, the color will come out translucent or off-shade. You can verify your match on the Data Plate, which is usually found under the hood on the driver's side inner fender well or near the radiator support. Test the color on the included card first to see how the fresh paint reacts to your car's current state. Work in the shade, keep the container moving to maintain a steady flow, and allow plenty of drying time between light coats to build up the correct depth.

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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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