COLOR CODEA-5 (1973) - Silver Frost PolyChrysler Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color captures the icy, sophisticated tail-end of the muscle car era. By 1973, Chrysler was shifting away from the loud, high-impact hues of the late sixties toward more refined, "executive" metallics. Whether you are fixing a nick on a fuselage-body New Yorker or refreshing the panels on a 1973 Charger, this shade provides a crisp, futuristic glow that makes the heavy chrome of that year pop. Since your car has been facing the elements for over fifty years, the original finish has likely weathered. This means the fresh paint might look a bit brighter than the rest of the car, but a careful application will help bridge that gap.

Technical Details

You are working with a metallic finish, which is what "Poly" stands for in the name. These finishes rely on tiny flakes to reflect light, but they can be temperamental if they aren't applied correctly. If the paint goes on too heavy or sits in one spot for too long, those flakes will cluster together. This creates a blotchy, uneven look called mottling. To avoid this, you must keep the container moving at all times to ensure the flakes lay down flat and even across the surface. When the light hits it right, it should look like a smooth sheet of frost, not a collection of dark spots.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chrysler Silver Frost Poly (check for code A-5 (1973)), you need to shake the container for at least two minutes. The metallic particles are heavy and love to settle at the bottom. You can usually find your paint code stamped on the metal fender tag located on the driver's side inner fender under the hood. Test the color on the included card before touching the car to ensure the mix is right. Work in a garage or in the shade to keep the surface cool. Apply several thin layers rather than one heavy one, and give each layer enough drying time so the finish sets properly without trapping moisture.