COLOR CODEUG/LUG - Black Gold MetallicDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a chameleon that defined the premium Ram and Challenger trims between 2011 and 2014. In the shade, it presents as a deep, ink-like black, but the gold flake wakes up once you pull into the sun. Since your Nitro or Charger has likely spent years on the road, the original finish might be muted. You need a precise application to avoid a repair that looks too dark or lacks the signature bronze glow that makes this paint special.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, meaning the gold particles are tiny crystals suspended in the black base. These flakes are heavy and settle at the bottom of the container. If they aren't mixed with vigor, you will end up with a flat black patch that lacks depth. Metallic finishes are also prone to mottling-those dark stripes or blotches that appear if the paint goes on too thick. When the paint is heavy, the flakes sink and clump together instead of laying flat, which ruins the uniform look of the repair.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Black Gold Metallic (check for code UG/LUG), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to get the metallic flakes moving. You can find your paint code on the sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, usually at the bottom left corner next to the PNT label. Test the color on the included card to confirm the gold density is right before you touch the vehicle. Keep the container moving to prevent paint from pooling, as heavy spots will change the final shade. Work in a cool garage and allow plenty of drying time between thin layers so the metallic particles settle without clumping.