COLOR CODEHQ9/CE - Dark Baltic Blue MetallicEagle Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the ultimate executive blue from an era when Eagle was trying to prove it could out-style the Europeans. Because your Premier was designed with a French pedigree and American ambition, it wears this moody, deep shade with a certain level of sophistication that lighter blues lack. It is a color that defines the late eighties, appearing almost black in the shade of your garage but revealing a deep, oceanic character once the sun hits those sharp, Giugiaro-designed panels. Since your car is a rare survivor, this pigment is the key to maintaining that dignified, import-fighter aesthetic.

Technical Details

This finish is a true metallic, which means it carries a heavy load of tiny reflective flakes. The challenge with a dark metallic like this is the way those flakes settle; if they sink too deep into the wet paint, the patch will look significantly darker and duller than the rest of the car. If you apply it too heavily in one spot, you might end up with mottling-those cloudy, uneven dark patches that ruin the sleek look of the fender. You want the flakes to stand up and catch the light uniformly, so thin, even layers are your best friend here.

Best Practices

To find your confirmation, look for the identification plate on the passenger side inner fender well near the strut tower or centered on the firewall. Before you spray or dab Eagle Dark Baltic Blue Metallic (check for code HQ9/CE), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Test the color on the included card to ensure the metallic flake distribution looks right before you touch the actual bodywork. When you start the repair, keep the container moving in steady, even strokes to prevent the paint from pooling. Give it plenty of drying time between layers to let the color stabilize and the metal particles lock into place.