COLOR CODEX (1967) - Light TanDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is a pure piece of 1967 history. While the late sixties were often defined by high-impact greens and blues, this color was the choice for the sophisticated Coronets and Darts that preferred to stay under the radar. It is a warm, understated neutral that captures the era's shift toward utility-chic. Since your car has likely seen a few decades of sun, this shade is remarkably forgiving when it comes to hiding road dust and minor surface imperfections, making it one of the more practical vintage colors to maintain in your garage.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning there are no metallic flakes or pearls hiding inside the mixture. The benefit here is simplicity; you do not have to worry about the color looking different from various angles or dealing with the "mottling" stripes that plague metallic paints. However, solid colors are magnets for environmental debris. Because the surface is a flat, consistent tan, any tiny speck of dust that lands on the wet surface in your shade will stand out. Keep your work area as clean as possible to ensure the finish stays smooth and uniform.

Best Practices

You will usually find the color ID on a small metal plate located on the driver's side door jamb or attached to the radiator support under the hood. Before you apply Dodge Light Tan (code X (1967)), make sure you shake the container for at least a full minute to ensure the pigments are totally integrated. Always test the color on the included card first to see how it matches your current paint's aging. When applying, keep the container moving and use thin, even layers. If you are using a pen or brush, avoid the urge to glob the paint on; three thin coats will always look better and offer a more durable repair than one heavy layer. Respect the drying time between these layers to prevent the finish from sagging.