COLOR CODEB-8 (1975) - Starlight Blue PolyDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Starlight Blue is a deep blue that captures the shift in 1975 toward refined styling. While the high-impact colors of the early seventies were fading, this metallic shade took their place on everything from the nimble Dart to the massive Monaco. It has enough depth to look dark in the shade, but once you pull your Dodge into the sun, the metallic flakes wake up and give the body lines definition. Since your car has been on the road for fifty years, this color restores that dignified cruiser vibe without the loud flash of a race car.

Technical Details

The "Poly" in the name stands for polychromatic, which is a vintage way of saying this is a metallic finish. Metallics are more demanding than solid colors because they rely on tiny flakes to create shimmer. If those flakes do not land in an even pattern, you will see mottling, which looks like dark, cloudy patches or stripes across your repair. To avoid this, keep the container moving at all times. If you let the paint pool in one spot, the heavy metallic particles sink and ruin the uniform look of the finish.

Best Practices

Look for your paint code on the metal fender tag under the hood on the driver-side inner fender or the radiator support. Before you spray or dab Dodge Starlight Blue Poly (check for code B-8 (1975)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This step is vital because the metallic flakes settle at the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car to ensure the flake density looks right. Work in your garage or a well-ventilated shade. Apply several thin layers rather than one thick coat. Give the paint plenty of drying time between each layer so the metal flakes lock into place.