COLOR CODEB-5 (1973) - True Blue PolyChrysler Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color represents the peak of Mopar personality during a time when the rest of the automotive world was turning toward muted earth tones. While other manufacturers were focused on browns and tans, Chrysler kept the flame alive with this deep, electric shade. It was a universal favorite, appearing on everything from the high-performance Road Runner to the heavy-duty family wagons. Since your car has likely been on the road for fifty years, you are dealing with a finish that has earned its character, and refreshing it with this specific blue brings back a level of showroom vibrancy that modern paints fail to replicate.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which Chrysler originally marketed as a "Poly" or polychromatic paint. The depth of the blue comes from thousands of tiny metallic flakes suspended in the pigment. Because it is a metallic, the biggest challenge is avoiding a blotchy or tiger-striped look. If the paint goes on too heavy or unevenly, those flakes will clump together and create dark spots that catch the light the wrong way. Keeping the container moving at a steady speed ensures that the metallic particles lay down flat and uniform, giving you that deep, liquid-metal shine across the entire repair.

Best Practices

You can find your color confirmation on the metal fender tag located under the hood, typically mounted to the driver's side inner fender or the radiator support bracket. Before you spray or dab Chrysler True Blue Poly (check for code B-5 (1973)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Those heavy metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom, and a weak shake will result in a color that looks too thin or too dark. Test the color on the included card to verify the flake density before you move to the vehicle. Work in your garage or a cool patch of shade, and be patient with the drying time between layers to prevent the blue from becoming cloudy or trapped under the surface.