COLOR CODEDT- 8427 (1970) - Medium Blue MetallicDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This blue belongs on a 1970 Adventurer or a Power Wagon that still has work to do. It is a classic, mid-range blue that feels right at home on the flat, wide panels of a vintage D-Series truck. It does not scream for attention like the high-impact muscle car colors of the same year, but when the light hits it, the metallic flake provides a depth that solid blues lack. Since your truck has likely been weathering the elements for decades, this finish is the key to restoring that rugged, factory-fresh character.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, it contains tiny particles that reflect light. This makes it excellent at hiding small surface imperfections, but it creates a specific risk called mottling. If you apply the paint too heavily in one area, the metallic flakes will cluster together and create dark, tiger-stripe patterns. To avoid this, you need to focus on a consistent flow. Managing how the paint lands is the difference between a repair that disappears and one that looks like a series of blotches.

Best Practices

On a 1970 Dodge truck, you can typically find the paint information on the warranty plate located on the driver's side door pillar or inside the glove box door. Before you spray or dab Dodge Medium Blue Metallic (check for code DT- 8427 (1970)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to make sure the metallic flakes are not settled at the bottom. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches your weathered finish. As you work, keep the container moving in steady, even passes. This prevents the paint from pooling and ensures the drying time is uniform across the entire surface.