COLOR CODE1968/587 (1955) - Neptune Green MetallicChevrolet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is the visual heartbeat of the 1955 "Tri-Five" era. Whether it is coating the iconic curves of a Bel Air or the clean lines of a 150, this medium-dark teal green captures that mid-century optimism perfectly. It looks best when paired with heavy chrome and white accents. Since your car has been on the road for nearly seventy years, you should expect the original finish to have faded or oxidized over time. Your repair will likely look deeper and more vibrant than the surrounding panels, so blending your edges will be your most important task.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means thousands of tiny aluminum flakes are suspended in the paint to give it depth. Metallics are notorious for "mottling"-the technical term for when the flakes group together and create dark, blotchy patches or stripes. This happens when the paint is applied too heavy or unevenly. Because those flakes are heavy, they want to sink to the bottom. If you don't maintain a consistent flow, the color will appear to shift depending on the angle of the light.

Best Practices

Your paint information is stamped onto the cowl tag, which you can find on the passenger side of the firewall inside the engine compartment. Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Neptune Green Metallic (check for code 1968/587 (1955)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to ensure the metallic flakes are distributed evenly. Test the color on the included card to verify the match before touching the car. To avoid those dark spots, keep the container moving and apply several light layers rather than one heavy coat. Make sure to give each layer plenty of drying time in a cool garage or the shade to let the finish level out properly.