Touch up paint kits in Dark Tan Irid (T-8 (1971))

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Touch up paint in Dark Tan Irid (T-8 (1971))

Custom-mixed Dodge paint for everyone - from beginners to pros.

This color is compatible with the following Dodges:

MODELS: All Other Models

YEARS: 1971

To determine if Dark Tan Irid is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is T-8 (1971).

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Your Paint Color Profile

T-8 (1971) - Dark Tan Irid

The Look

1971 was the high-water mark for the earth-tone movement. While the performance crowd was busy with neon greens and oranges, this tan was the sophisticated backbone of the Dodge lineup. It was the go-to choice for the D-Series trucks, family wagons, and the big Polaras that actually lived on the road. It is a deep, bronzed shade that captures the vibe of a desert landscape. Because it is a grounded, organic tone, it hides road dust and light grime better than almost any other color from that era. It gives your car a rugged, period-correct presence that feels more mature than the "High Impact" colors.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means you are dealing with more than just tan pigment. The "Irid" designation indicates that tiny metallic flakes are suspended in the paint. These flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them thoroughly, your repair will look like a flat, muddy brown instead of a metallic match. You also need to watch out for mottling. If you apply the paint too thick or hold the container in one spot for too long, those flakes will bunch up and create dark, blotchy patches that ruin the finish. Thin, even coats are the only way to keep the shimmer uniform across the surface.

Best Practices

You can find your factory color code stamped on the metal fender tag located on the driver-side inner fender well; look for the three-digit code under the "PNT" heading. Before you use your Dodge Dark Tan Irid (code T-8 (1971)), shake the container for at least two full minutes to wake up those metallic particles. Test the color on the included card first, as the paint on a 1971 survivor has likely shifted in the sun over the last few decades. Work in a garage or a patch of shade to keep the surface cool. When applying the paint, keep the container moving and focus on building the color through light layers. Allow for plenty of drying time between each pass to ensure the flakes lay down flat and the finish remains crisp.

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Older Dodge paint codes were placed on top of the radiator support, often obscured by engine grease and oil. Later models list them on the drivers door jamb. The typical format is BS/GBS, but only BS is the color code; it can also appear as QBS, PBS, TBS with the first letter as a confusing Year Code. The G in GBS is not part of the color code. BS corresponds to Deep Water Blue Pearl Clearcoat; lately codes are simply listed as BS.

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