COLOR CODEJB5 - Medium Blue Gray Pearl MetallicChrysler Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a perfect snapshot of 1990. It belongs to an era when Chrysler was moving away from the boxy, chrome-heavy designs of the eighties and toward a more aerodynamic, sophisticated aesthetic. Because this shade sits right on the fence between blue and gray, it acts as a chameleon depending on the light. In the shade, your car will look like a deep, understated slate, but once the sun hits it, the blue tones wake up. It is a practical choice for a daily driver because the gray base is excellent at hiding light road dust and water spots. Since your Chrysler has likely been on the road for over three decades, expect the original finish to have shifted slightly toward the gray side as the blue pigments age.

Technical Details

This is a pearl metallic finish, which means it carries a bit more risk than a basic solid color. The depth comes from tiny flakes and pearl particles suspended in the paint. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, these particles will sink and bunch together, creating dark patches or "stripes" known as mottling. To get a match that looks right next to your existing panels, you need to ensure those flakes lay down flat and even. If they stand up or clump, the repaired spot will look darker than the rest of the car, even if the pigment is identical.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chrysler Medium Blue Gray Pearl Metallic (check for code JB5), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can usually find this code on a metal plate attached to the driver's side door jamb or on the radiator support bar under the hood. Those metallic and pearl bits are heavy and love to settle at the bottom of the container, so mixing is the most important step. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car to see how the flakes react to your technique. When applying, keep the container moving to avoid puddles. Use thin, light layers and give the paint plenty of drying time between applications to keep the finish level and crisp.