COLOR CODEC6 - Gunmetal Blue Pearl MetallicChrysler Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is the epitome of mid-80s Chrysler sophistication. It appeared on everything from the revolutionary early minivans to the plush Fifth Avenue, offering an industrial, moody blue that looks far more expensive than a standard fleet color. Because your vehicle has likely been on the road since the Reagan era, the original finish has probably matured into a softer, grayer version of its former self. It is a chameleon that feels deep and metallic in the garage but reveals a distinct blue glow when you pull it out into the light.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a Pearl Metallic finish, which means the liquid is heavy with specialized pigments and flakes. These particles are stubborn and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If they are not perfectly suspended, your repair will look like a flat, dark smudge instead of a shimmering blue. Metallics from this era are also prone to mottling, which creates a striped or "tiger hair" effect if the flakes bunch up during application. This happens when the paint is applied too heavily in one spot, so maintaining a consistent flow is the only way to keep the finish uniform.

Best Practices

Start by locating your code on the metal fender tag under the hood-usually found on the radiator support or the inner fender well. Before you spray or dab Chrysler Gunmetal Blue Pearl Metallic (check for code C6), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds to wake up the pearls. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches your weathered panels. When applying, keep the container moving at all times to prevent the metallic flakes from pooling. Give the surface plenty of drying time between thin layers, as rushing the process will trap the pigments and ruin the depth of the pearl.