This color is compatible with the following Dodges:

MODELS: Trucks

YEARS: 1961

To determine if Desert Turquoise is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 3270-E (1961).

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Your Paint Color Profile

3270-E (1961) - Desert Turquoise

The Look

This color defined the 1961 launch of the Dodge D-Series trucks. It is a classic mid-century blue-green that looks both utilitarian and stylish on the heavy steel of a vintage workhorse. Because your truck has spent decades in the sun, the original finish has almost certainly shifted toward a flatter, chalkier tone. This shade is a direct window back to the year Dodge moved away from the old rounded cabs into a modern era of pickups.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish. This is an advantage for your repair because you do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling unevenly or creating dark splotches. Solid colors offer excellent coverage, but they are unforgiving when it comes to surface prep. Since there is no shimmer to hide your work, every bit of texture or old sanding marks will show through the final coat. Focus on getting the metal smooth in the garage or shade before you start.

Best Practices

Locate your data plate on the driver side door pillar or near the radiator support under the hood. Before you use Dodge Desert Turquoise (verify code 3270-E (1961)), you must shake the container for two full minutes to mix the heavy pigments. Test the color on the included card to see how the fresh paint stacks up against the current state of your truck. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure an even flow and prevent puddles from forming. Allow plenty of drying time between layers to get a level result.

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How to Find Your Dodge's Color Code

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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