COLOR CODEVH2 (1982) - Light Auburn MetallicChrysler Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is 1982 in a bottle. It is a warm, earthy auburn that sits in the space between a burnt orange and a rich copper. Since your car has likely been on the road for four decades, the original finish has probably shifted toward a more muted tone. This was a one-year shade found on models like the LeBaron and Cordoba, and it captures the era when Chrysler moved away from the flat browns of the seventies toward more complex metallic textures.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish. It relies on tiny flakes to create depth and catch the light. The biggest challenge with this specific paint is mottling. If you apply the paint too heavy in one spot, those flakes bunch up and create dark, blotchy patches that ruin the uniform look. Before you apply Chrysler Light Auburn Metallic and its specific code VH2 (1982), you must realize that those metal particles settle at the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them thoroughly, the color will come out too dark and look flat.

Best Practices

Look for your paint code on the driver's door jamb or on the metal tag under the hood near the radiator support. Before you begin, shake the container for a full minute until you hear the mixing ball rattling consistently. Test the color on the included card to check the match against your car's current state. When you start, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes land in an even pattern rather than pooling. Work in your garage or the shade to keep the metal cool. Allow for plenty of drying time between thin layers to build the color safely without causing the metallic particles to sag.