This color is compatible with the following Dodges:

MODELS: All Other Models

YEARS: 1976

To determine if Sahara Beige is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is L-4 (1976).

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

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L-4 (1976) - Sahara Beige

The Look

Sahara Beige is the ultimate 1970s survivor color. It is an earthy, honest tone that looked as at home on a rugged Ramcharger as it did on a daily-driver Aspen. Because your Dodge has likely been on the road since the Bicentennial, this color carries a certain utilitarian charm that newer, flashier tans just cannot replicate. It is a workhorse shade that hides road dust well, making it the perfect choice for a vehicle meant to be driven rather than hidden away in a garage.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is excellent news for your repair. Unlike the metallic paints from this era, you do not have to worry about flakes bunching up or looking like dark stripes if your technique isn't perfect. The challenge with a 1976 finish is the age of the surrounding paint. After fifty years of sun and weather, your original finish has likely shifted toward a lighter, chalkier tone. When you apply fresh paint, it may appear deeper or richer than the rest of the panel, so consider polishing the area around the repair to bring back some of the original depth.

Best Practices

You will find your color info on the fender tag, which is a small metal plate screwed into the driver-side inner fender under the hood. Before you spray or dab Dodge Sahara Beige (check for code L-4 (1976)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy pigments are fully mixed. Test the color on the included card to confirm the match against your current paint. When you apply the paint, keep the container moving to prevent the material from pooling in one spot. Allow for adequate drying time between light layers rather than trying to cover the damage in one heavy pass.

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How to Find Your Dodge's Color Code

Older Dodge paint codes were placed on top of the radiator support, often obscured by engine grease and oil. Later models list them on the drivers door jamb. The typical format is BS/GBS, but only BS is the color code; it can also appear as QBS, PBS, TBS with the first letter as a confusing Year Code. The G in GBS is not part of the color code. BS corresponds to Deep Water Blue Pearl Clearcoat; lately codes are simply listed as BS.

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