COLOR CODEB-5 (1974) - Lucerne Blue PolyDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade represents a shift in the Mopar timeline toward a more sophisticated, suburban aesthetic. While it lacks the aggressive bite of the neon colors from a few years prior, it offers a crisp, mid-toned depth that looks correct on everything from a 1974 D-Series pickup to a four-door Monaco. Since your Dodge has spent half a century on the road, the original finish has likely developed its own character. This blue is a professional choice that manages to look clean even when the car is dusty, making it a practical survivor color for the 1974 model year.

Technical Details

This is a Polychromatic finish, which is a vintage way of saying it contains fine metallic flakes. These flakes are the secret to that shimmering blue depth, but they require a steady hand. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metallic particles will sink and cluster, resulting in a blotchy or mottled appearance that looks darker than the rest of the panel. The goal is to get those flakes to lay down evenly so they reflect light back at the same angle.

Best Practices

Locate your identification on the metal fender tag, which is usually found under the hood on the driver's side inner fender well. Before you spray or dab Dodge Lucerne Blue Poly (check for code B-5 (1974)), you need to shake the container for at least two minutes to properly suspend the metallic particles. Always test the color on the included card before touching the vehicle to see how it reacts to the light. Work in your garage or a cool patch of shade, and remember to keep the container moving at all times to maintain a uniform flow. Give the paint plenty of drying time between thin layers to avoid runs or heavy spots.