COLOR CODET19/PBD - Light Blue PearlDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Since your Stratus Coupe has been on the road for over two decades, you likely know this color as a hallmark of early 2000s design. It captures a specific era when Dodge and Mitsubishi shared platforms, resulting in a look that feels more like a custom tuner shade than a standard domestic paint. On the curves of a coupe, this watery blue creates soft shadows and bright highlights that make the car look lean and moving even when it is parked. It is a nostalgic, clean aesthetic that avoids the aggressive look of modern metallics in favor of something much more fluid and calm.

Technical Details

This finish is a true pearl, which means it relies on translucent mica flakes rather than heavy aluminum glitter. These flakes are delicate and like to settle at the bottom of the container, so if you do not mix them thoroughly, your repair will look like a flat, dull blue instead of a shimmering pearl. The danger with pearls is the depth; the color you see changes based on how many layers you apply. If you go too heavy with your application, the repair area will look darker and denser than the factory paint, especially where the sun hits the panel at an angle.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Light Blue Pearl (check for code T19/PBD), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You will usually find that code printed on a sticker inside your driver side door jamb or on the radiator support bar under the hood. Once you are ready, test the color on the included card to see how the mica reacts to the light in your garage or shade. When you begin the actual repair, keep the container moving at all times to ensure the pearl flakes distribute evenly across the surface. Applying three thin, even layers is always better than one thick coat, as it allows the "flip" of the pearl to match the rest of the car. Give the paint plenty of drying time between these layers to prevent the mica from shifting or sagging.