COLOR CODE2C - Slate Blue MetallicJeep Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is pure early-eighties AMC class. It sits in that sweet spot between a rugged work truck and a sophisticated cruiser. Because it was used across the entire lineup, you might find it on a CJ-7 Laredo or a wood-grained Grand Wagoneer. It is a moody, medium-dark blue with a heavy grey undertone that makes the Jeep look grounded. Since your vehicle has been on the road for over four decades, expect the original finish to have matured. The sun usually pulls the blue out of the pigment over time, leaving a flatter, more charcoal appearance that you will need to account for when blending.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to reflect light and create depth. These flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If they stay at the bottom, your touch-up will look like a flat, dark blue smudge instead of a shimmering metallic. You also have to watch out for mottling. If the paint goes on too heavy in one spot, the metal flakes clump together and create dark, dirty-looking stripes. Keeping your layers thin is the only way to ensure the metallic particles lay down in a uniform pattern.

Best Practices

On these older models, you can usually find your trim tag attached to the firewall inside the engine compartment. Before you spray or dab Jeep Slate Blue Metallic (check for code 2C), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You must hear that mixing ball rattling the entire time to get those metal flakes moving. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic behaves before you touch the Jeep. When you apply the paint, work in the shade and keep the container moving to avoid puddles. Give the surface plenty of drying time between coats so the metallic flakes can lock into place without shifting.