COLOR CODEB-5 (1975) - Lucerne Blue PolyChrysler Touch-Up Paint

The Look

In 1975, Chrysler moved away from the loud, high-impact colors of the muscle car era and toward something more refined. This shade was the centerpiece of that shift. Whether it was draped over the sweeping hood of a Cordoba or the compact lines of a Dodge Dart, the color provided a sense of weight and class. It is a mid-tone blue that avoids looking like a toy. Because your car has likely seen decades of sun and road wear, the original finish might look a bit darker or flatter than a fresh coat, but that deep blue heart is still there.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes designed to catch the light. Metallics are notorious for a phenomenon called mottling. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot or let the Chrysler Lucerne Blue Poly (check for code B-5 (1975)) sit for too long, those flakes will bunch together. This creates dark, blotchy patches or stripes that ruin the factory look. To get a consistent finish, you must maintain a steady flow and a consistent distance from the surface.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint code stamped on the metal fender tag located under the hood on the driver-side inner fender or on the radiator support. Before you begin, you must shake the container for at least a full minute to get those metallic flakes off the bottom. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches your current level of fade. When you start your work in the garage or the shade, keep the container moving at all times. If you stop moving while the paint is flowing, you will get a buildup that leads to a lumpy, uneven texture. Allow plenty of drying time between layers to let the metallic particles settle into their proper position.