SV3 - Flame Orange Dodge Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color arrived right at the end of the seventies, acting as a high-visibility farewell to the decade of bold style. Since it only appeared for a single year across the 1979 lineup, your vehicle carries a rare piece of Mopar history that stands out from the typical reds and browns of that era. Whether it is on a classic D-Series truck or a late-model Aspen, this is a loud, confident orange that represents the last gasp of the high-impact energy that made Dodge famous. Because your car has been on the road since the Carter administration, you should expect the original paint to have mellowed slightly from its factory brightness.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning it lacks the metallic flakes or pearls found in modern paints. While this makes it easier to apply without worrying about the flakes settling into dark stripes or "mottling," solid oranges are notoriously sensitive to the sun. Over forty years, UV rays tend to bleach the pigment, so the fresh paint in your container may look deeper and richer than the weathered finish on your hood. This color is heavy on pigment, which provides excellent coverage, but it requires a patient hand to blend the new material into the old so the transition is not jarring.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Flame Orange (check for code SV3), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy orange pigments are fully integrated. You can typically find your identification code on the metal fender tag located on the driver's side inner fender well under the hood, or on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb. For the smoothest results, apply your paint in a cool garage or a patch of shade to prevent it from drying too fast. Always test the color on the included card to verify the match against your specific car's level of fade, and keep the container moving with steady, even strokes to avoid buildup. Once you finish a layer, give it plenty of drying time before deciding if you need a second pass.