COLOR CODE1640 (1967) - Arctic BlueDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This isn't a modern, flashy blue. It is an honest, mid-century workhorse shade that defined the 1967 Dodge truck lineup. While the name suggests a frozen landscape, the color itself is a creamy, solid pastel that feels right at home on a D-Series pickup or an A100 van. It represents an era when trucks were tools, and this blue was the uniform. Because your vehicle has been facing the elements for over half a century, expect the original finish to have a softer, flatter character than what comes fresh out of your container.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish. There are no metallic flakes or pearls hiding in this mix, which is great news for your repair. Solid colors are much easier to blend than metallics because you do not have to worry about "mottling"-that streaky, uneven look caused by flakes clustering together. The trade-off is that solids are less forgiving of poor prep work. Since there is no sparkle to distract the eye, any high spots or deep scratches will stand out. Take your time with the sandpaper in the Garage before you reach for the paint.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Arctic Blue (check for code 1640 (1967)), you need to shake the container for at least 60 seconds to ensure the pigments are fully integrated. On these vintage trucks, you will typically find the paint code stamped on a metal data plate located on the driver's side door pillar or occasionally on the radiator support under the hood. Always test the color on the included card to see how it sits against your aged factory finish. When applying, keep the container moving and maintain a consistent spray distance to prevent runs. Give the paint plenty of drying time between light coats rather than trying to achieve total coverage in one heavy pass.