COLOR CODE1498 (1969) - Dark GreenDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the quintessential color of a late-sixties workhorse. While the muscle cars of the era were screaming for attention with high-impact neons, this forest-inspired shade was busy getting the job done on the D-Series and Sweptline trucks. It is a deep, honest green that feels grounded and rugged. Because your truck has likely spent decades facing the sun, the original pigment has probably shifted toward a flatter, more muted tone. This color has a way of hiding road dust and trail grime, making it the perfect choice for a vehicle that actually sees dirt.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is a massive win for your repair project. You do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling in the wrong direction or creating dark stripes across the panel. However, dark solids like this are unforgiving when it comes to surface prep. Every ripple or sanding scratch will show up in the reflection once the paint dries. Because it is a dark, heavy pigment, it will also absorb more heat if you leave it in the sun. For the best results, make sure you are working in your garage or a patch of deep shade to prevent the metal from getting too hot while you work.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint code on a metal plate attached to the driver's side door pillar or sometimes inside the glove box door. Before you spray or dab Dodge Dark Green (check for code 1498 (1969)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to fully incorporate the heavy pigments. Test the color on the included card to see how it reacts with your specific tool, whether you are using a pen or a spray nozzle. When you apply the paint, keep the container moving to prevent the liquid from pooling in one spot. Give it a generous amount of drying time between layers to ensure the depth of the green builds up evenly without sagging.