COLOR CODEAC8/DT8834 - Navy Blue MetallicJeep Touch-Up Paint

The Look

You are dealing with a "blink and you missed it" piece of 1990 history. Jeep only ran this specific shade for a single production year across the lineup, meaning your Cherokee or Wrangler carries a depth that most modern builds can't replicate. It is a deep, moody blue that looks almost black in the shade, but it transforms into a vibrant navy when the sun hits those metallic flakes. Since your Jeep has likely seen three decades of sun and trails, don't be surprised if your original paint has a slight chalky fade compared to the fresh, rich color inside your touch-up tool.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, not a solid. While that shimmer is what makes the color pop, metallic flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom of the container. If you aren't careful, the paint can come out looking "mottled" or blotchy, where some areas look darker or more silver than others. This isn't a defect in the paint; it's just the flakes not being distributed evenly. To get a consistent match, you must be disciplined about keeping the pigments suspended throughout the entire process.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Jeep Navy Blue Metallic (check for code AC8/DT8834), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. For a 1990 model, you can usually find your paint code on a metal plate riveted to the firewall inside the engine compartment-look near the brake booster or the washer fluid bottle. Test the color on the included card before you touch the vehicle to ensure the metallic density looks right. When applying, keep the container moving in steady, even strokes. If you stay in one spot too long, the metallic flakes will pile up and create a dark "halo" that ruins the illusion. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the flakes set exactly where they land.