COLOR CODE505 (1955) - Halo BlueDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your car hails from the era of the Forward Look, a time when Virgil Exner pushed Dodge into a world of sharp fins and three-tone paint schemes. This specific shade was a staple for the 1955 lineup, appearing on everything from the entry-level Coronet to the high-trim Custom Royal. It is a bright, optimistic pastel that captured the mid-century spirit. Because your vehicle has likely spent decades in the sun, the original finish might have shifted toward a flatter or chalkier tone. This color works best when it has a clean, high-gloss surface to reflect the light, which is why a thorough cleaning of the area is your first priority.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish. You will not find any metallic flakes or pearl particles hiding in this mixture. While that makes the color easier to match than a modern metallic, solid pastels are notorious for highlighting every tiny dent or bit of dust left on the surface. Since there are no shimmering bits to distract the eye, the quality of your repair depends entirely on how level the surface is before you start. If you are working in your garage or a patch of shade, make sure you have plenty of light to see if the pigment is covering the primer properly.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification tag on the cowl under the hood or fastened to the driver side door pillar. Before you spray or dab Dodge Halo Blue (check for code 505 (1955)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the pigments are fully integrated. Test the color on the included card to confirm it matches the current state of your aged paint. When applying the color, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling or sagging. Give the area enough drying time between layers so the paint builds up evenly without trapping solvent underneath.