COLOR CODELLL (1957) - Glacier WhiteDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the quintessential mid-century cool that defined the Forward Look era. Because your Dodge likely features the dramatic fins and heavy chrome of the late fifties, this shade acts as the perfect high-contrast backdrop. It is a crisp, bright white that lacks the creamy or yellow undertones found in later decades. While it looks sharp on a Coronet or Royal, keep in mind that a solid white like this shows every speck of road grime and oil. Since your classic has survived decades of driving, you will notice that this shade highlights the body lines better than almost any other color from the 1957 catalog.

Technical Details

This is a single-stage solid finish, which is a blessing for anyone doing repairs in a garage. You do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling unevenly or creating dark spots, but you do need to watch your layer thickness. Because there is no metallic shimmer to hide imperfections, any sag or run in the paint will stand out. Before you spray or dab Dodge Glacier White (check for code LLL (1957)), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute to ensure the pigments are totally integrated. Solid whites are notorious for having heavy pigments that settle at the bottom, and skipping the shake will lead to a translucent finish that won't cover your primer.

Best Practices

You can find your paint information stamped into a metal plate located on the firewall, usually on the driver side under the hood. When you start the repair, avoid working in direct sunlight as it will shorten your drying time too much and cause the paint to skin over before it levels out. Test the color on the included card first to ensure the shade matches the aged paint on your panels. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. If you need a second coat, give it plenty of drying time to ensure the first layer is stable enough to build upon.