COLOR CODESQ6 - Turquoise MetallicDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade represents the final year of a specific era for Chrysler. While the high-impact colors of the early seventies had faded, this color filled the gap for the 1979 model year with a balance of vibrancy and metallic depth. This finish appears on the D-Series trucks and B-Series vans that defined the lifestyle vehicle movement of the late seventies. Your vehicle has spent over four decades exposed to the elements, so the original finish has likely mellowed, but this turquoise still provides a distinct look that modern flat colors cannot replicate.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on small flakes to create a signature shimmer. Metallics can be temperamental because the flakes settle or clump if the paint is applied heavy in one spot. This leads to a blotchy appearance known as mottling. To get a uniform look, you must ensure the flakes distribute across the surface in an even pattern. Without a consistent layer, the repair will look darker or lighter depending on the angle of the light, so maintaining a steady flow is essential for a clean result.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Turquoise Metallic (check for code SQ6), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to mix those heavy metallic particles. You can find your paint code on the metal fender tag located on the driver-side inner fender or on a sticker in the door jamb. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flakes lay down before moving to the actual repair. When you begin, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Work in your garage or under the shade to avoid direct sunlight, and give each coat plenty of drying time so the finish sets in a solid layer.