1970 Chrysler Touch Up Paint (30 OEM Colors)

The 1970 Chrysler Vibe

In 1970, Chrysler wasn't just selling cars; they were selling a psychedelic fever dream. With 30 colors on the menu, their palette was a civil war between the "High Impact" crowd and the executive lounge. You had the muscle-bound crowd screaming in Plum Crazy (In Violet) and Sublime (Limelight), while the dignified 1970 Chrysler 300 and New Yorker rolled off the line in sophisticated, metallic earth tones like Citron Gold and Walnut Metallic. It was the last great year before the oil crisis turned everything beige, and Chrysler made sure every model-from the Newport to the Imperial-looked like it belonged at either a drag strip or a gala.

Paint Health Check

If you're staring at an original 1970 survivor, you're looking at the **Single Stage Era**. Chrysler was laying down thick, high-solids acrylic enamel back then. There is no clear coat "safety net" on these cars. If your Burnt Orange Metallic looks like it's been dusted with a chalkboard eraser, that's oxidation. Because the pigment is exposed directly to the sun, the surface literally dies and turns "chalky." On the metallic shades, those tiny aluminum flakes are sitting right on the surface; once they start to oxidize, the paint doesn't just fade-it loses its soul.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 1970 Mopar, remember: you are working with the actual skin of the car. When you buff out a scratch or level some oxidation, that colored dust on your pad isn't a mistake-it's the paint itself. My advice? Don't get greedy with the compound. Shave off just enough of the dead surface to find the "wet" look underneath, then seal it immediately. In this era, **it needs wax or it dies.** Without a high-quality sealant or carnauba barrier, the sun will chew through your fresh repair in six months. Treat the paint like a living thing, and it'll keep that 1970 glow.