COLOR CODELL-1 (1960) - CloudDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

In 1960, Dodge was reinventing its image with the sleek, jet-age lines of the Dart and Polara. Your car wears a shade that reflects that futuristic optimism. This color is a clean, cool-toned neutral that sits somewhere between a light grey and a crisp off-white. Since it was used across the entire lineup for that single year, it often served as the perfect high-contrast partner for the era's deep blues and greens in two-tone paint schemes. Because your vehicle has likely been on the road for over six decades, the original finish has probably matured, so expect a slight shift in tone compared to a freshly mixed batch.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which makes your repair much simpler than dealing with a complex metallic. You do not have to worry about flakes standing up or shifting color based on the angle of your stroke. However, solid light colors like this are very revealing. They highlight every tiny piece of dust or sanding scratch left behind during your prep work. Because there is no metallic sparkle to distract the eye, you must ensure your surface is smooth before you begin. The benefit is that this solid pigment is durable and much easier to blend into your existing paint in a simple garage setting.

Best Practices

You will usually find the stamped metal data plate for your car on the driver's side door pillar or under the hood on the radiator support. Before you spray or dab Dodge Cloud (check for code LL-1 (1960)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to make sure the pigments are balanced. Test the color on the included card to see how it looks next to your specific panel. When you start the repair, keep the container moving to avoid heavy build-up and runs. Apply multiple thin layers rather than one thick coat, and give each layer enough drying time so the finish sets hard and level.