R99/PMF - Dark Mauve Pearl Eagle Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a direct window into 1993. It belongs to a specific era of Eagle design where dark, rich purples replaced the brighter reds of the eighties. It behaves like a chameleon; in the shade, it looks nearly black, but the sun reveals a deep violet depth. Because your car has likely been on the road for three decades, the original finish has matured, and the depth of the purple might vary based on how much sun it has seen. This color hides road grime well, but it demands a clean surface to show off its true character.

Technical Details

Because this is a pearl finish, the mica particles are the most important part of the formula. If they are not distributed properly, your repair will look like a flat, muddy purple instead of a metallic gem. These tiny flakes are picky about how they land. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the color will appear darker and more saturated than the rest of the panel. Consistent, light layers are necessary to ensure the light bounces off the pearls at the correct angle.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification plate on the firewall, the passenger side strut tower, or the driver's side door jamb. Before you apply Eagle Dark Mauve Pearl (check for code R99/PMF), you need to shake the container for a full sixty seconds to get those pearls moving. Test the color on the included card to make sure the pigment and the flake density look right before you move to the car. When you start, keep the container moving across the surface to prevent the paint from pooling or creating a heavy edge. Let each layer reach its full drying time before adding another, as rushing the process will trap the pearls and ruin the visual depth. Work in your garage or a patch of shade to keep the surface cool and the flow consistent.