This color is compatible with the following Dodges:

MODELS: All Other Models

YEARS: 1957

To determine if Flame Red is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is HHH (1957).

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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.

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HHH (1957) - Flame Red

The Look

This is the quintessential mid-century red. Introduced for the 1957 model year, it was the boldest choice for the "Forward Look" era of Dodge design. Whether it is on a finned Custom Royal or a rugged D100 truck, this color was meant to grab attention from across a parking lot. Since your Dodge has likely seen decades of sun and road wear, remember that this specific shade is a high-impact pigment that defined the Swept Wing generation. It has more personality than modern reds, carrying a warmer, slightly orange undertone that looks right at home next to heavy 1950s chrome.

Technical Details

Unlike the reds you see on modern trucks, this is a traditional solid finish. There is no flake or sparkle hidden in the bottle, which makes your repair much more straightforward. However, solid reds are notorious for "chalking" or fading over time as they oxidize in the sun. Because you are working with a solid tone, you don't have to worry about metallic particles laying down unevenly, but you do need to be aware of the "edge" where new paint meets the old. Before you dab or spray Dodge Flame Red (verify your code is HHH (1957)), take a look at your existing finish. If the surrounding paint looks dull or pinkish, a quick buffing of the area will help your new color blend into the original surface.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code stamped on a metal data plate located on the driver's side door jamb or on the firewall inside the engine compartment. Once you have confirmed the match, shake the container for at least sixty seconds. Pigments in a 1950s-style red are heavy and like to settle at the bottom. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches your current level of fade. When you start the work, find a spot in the garage or a patch of shade to keep the surface cool. Keep the container moving at all times to avoid drips, and give the area plenty of drying time between layers. If you are using a pen or brush, use thin coats rather than one heavy blob to keep the repair level with the rest of the bodywork.

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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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