COLOR CODEHY3/DL - Sand MetallicEagle Touch-Up Paint

The Look

You are holding the definitive executive shade of the late eighties. Designed during the transition from AMC to Chrysler, the Premier featured a sophisticated European silhouette by Italdesign, and this color was chosen to highlight those clean, aerodynamic lines. Since your car has likely been on the road for over thirty years, the original finish may have matured, but this earth-toned shimmer still provides the most authentic restoration of that vintage "new luxury" aesthetic. It is a subtle, grounded color that hides road dust better than almost any other shade from that era.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the paint is loaded with tiny reflective flakes. These particles are responsible for the "sand" glow, but they require a steady hand. If you apply the paint too thick or too fast, the flakes will settle unevenly, resulting in dark splotches or a mottled appearance. Before you apply your Eagle Sand Metallic using code HY3/DL, you must shake the container vigorously for at least two minutes to wake up those metallic flakes. Keeping the flakes suspended in the liquid is the only way to ensure the repair matches the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code stamped on a metal plate located on the passenger side inner fender well, often near the strut tower, or occasionally on the firewall. Before touching the car, test the color on the included card to verify the shade against your weathered finish. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Work in a cool garage or the shade rather than direct sunlight, which can cause the paint to dry before the flakes have a chance to lay flat. Apply two or three light layers, allowing ample drying time between each, to build a depth that mimics the original factory enamel.