COLOR CODEG-2 (1974) - Frosty Green PolyChrysler Touch-Up Paint

The Look

1974 was the absolute peak of the green car era, but while most of the road was covered in heavy, dark olives, this shade kept things light. It is a crisp, minty metallic that feels more like a refreshing breeze than a forest floor. Whether you are fixing a chip on a massive Newport or a sporty Dart, this color has a way of making those long 1970s body lines look athletic rather than bulky. Since your car has been on the road for half a century, you will notice this shade has a special way of hiding light road dust that would make a darker green look filthy.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means you are managing thousands of tiny flakes suspended in the liquid. The danger here is mottling-those ugly dark spots or stripes that happen when the flakes clump together. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metallic bits will sink and shift, ruining the uniform shimmer. To keep the finish even, you must ensure the flakes stay suspended by shaking the container often and ensuring a steady flow across the surface.

Best Practices

Before you apply Chrysler Frosty Green Poly (verify code G-2 (1974) on your driver side fender tag under the hood), you need to shake the container for a full sixty seconds. Those metallic particles are heavy and settle at the bottom quickly. Test the color on the included card first to see how the light hits the flakes. When you move to the car, work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying before it has a chance to level out. Keep the container moving at all times and give each layer plenty of drying time before you decide to add more.