COLOR CODEB-7 (1971) - Dark Blue IridDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

In 1971, Dodge used this shade to offer a sophisticated alternative to the louder, neon colors of the muscle car era. While those high-impact greens and oranges grabbed the headlines, this deep blue provided a muscular yet refined presence for the Charger, Challenger, and the rest of the lineup. It is a rich, midnight-adjacent hue that holds a lot of mystery in the shade but reveals a sharp, aquatic character once the sun hits the body lines. Because your car has spent decades on the road, the original finish has likely shifted toward a darker, flatter tone, so this touch-up will restore the crispness and depth the car had when it first left the factory.

Technical Details

This is an iridescent finish, which is the classic way of saying it is packed with metallic flakes. These tiny particles are responsible for the way the color shifts under light, but they make the application a bit of a balancing act. If you apply the paint too heavily in a single pass, the flakes will bunch up and create dark, blotchy patches or stripes known as mottling. This happens because the heavy pigments sink into the wet paint rather than staying suspended. To get a factory-correct look, you must maintain a consistent flow and keep the container moving at all times to ensure the metallic bits lay down in an even, flat layer.

Best Practices

You can verify your color by checking the metal fender tag located on the driver-side inner fender, usually near the battery or shock tower. Before you apply Dodge Dark Blue Irid (ensure the label matches code B-7 (1971)), you must shake the container for at least two full minutes to properly mix the heavy metallic pigments that settle at the bottom. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic flakes settle and reflect. Work in a cool garage or a patch of shade rather than direct sunlight, as high heat will shorten the drying time and prevent the flakes from orienting themselves correctly.