COLOR CODEDT- 7598 (1970) - Pine GreenDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is a color that speaks of utility and the great outdoors. In 1970, Dodge trucks were built to work, and this deep forest shade was the uniform of choice for those hauling loads across timberlines or job sites. It lacks the neon aggression of the muscle car era's high-impact colors, offering instead a rugged, professional maturity that looks right at home on a D100 or a Power Wagon. Because your truck has lived through over half a century of sun and weather, the original finish has likely shifted toward a flatter, lighter tone. This means your fresh touch-up will likely look richer and more saturated than the surrounding panels, so keep your repairs small and focused.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is a blessing for anyone working in a driveway or a home garage. Unlike the metallic greens of the same era, you do not have to worry about the orientation of tiny flakes or the risk of mottling. The benefit is a much simpler application with a predictable flow from your tool. The trade-off is that solid, dark greens are unforgiving when it comes to surface prep. Because there is no sparkle to distract the eye, every high spot or deep scratch will be visible. Treat this paint like a mirror; the smoother your base, the better the final result will be.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Pine Green (check for code DT- 7598 (1970)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy pigments are fully integrated. You can typically find your identification plate on the driver-side door jamb or under the hood on the radiator support to confirm the match. To ensure the shade is right for your specific truck, test the color on the included card before you touch the vehicle. When you begin the repair, keep the container moving to avoid pooling or runs. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers, as building the color up slowly is much more effective than trying to cover a scratch in a single heavy pass.