COLOR CODEST1 (1980) - Light CashmereChrysler Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a time capsule of 1980 luxury. You'll find it on everything from the boxy LeBaron to the personal luxury of the Cordoba, representing a moment when Chrysler traded the loud, saturated colors of the seventies for a more sophisticated, muted palette. It is a warm, champagne-leaning beige that hides road dust and light grime remarkably well. Because your car has likely been on the road for over forty years, the original finish has probably shifted toward a flatter, yellower tone. This makes a careful touch-up vital to bringing back that period-correct glow without making the repair stand out against the aged surroundings.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes suspended in the paint to catch the light. These flakes are heavy and have a habit of sinking to the bottom of the container almost immediately. If you don't keep them mixed, you'll end up with "mottling"-unattractive dark streaks or patches where the metal particles clumped together. Unlike solid colors, this metallic requires a consistent flow to ensure the shimmer looks uniform across the panel. Since it is a lighter shade, any unevenness in how the flakes land will be very obvious in direct sunlight.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chrysler Light Cashmere (check for code ST1 (1980)), you need to shake it for a full sixty seconds to wake up those dormant metallic flakes. On most 1980 Chrysler models, you can verify your paint code on the metal fender tag located on the driver's side inner wheel well under the hood, or occasionally on a sticker inside the door jamb. Always test the color on the included card first; this allows you to see how the metallic behaves before it touches your car. When applying, keep the container moving and use several light layers rather than one heavy one. Giving each layer enough drying time ensures the flakes stay exactly where they landed instead of swimming into a dark cluster.