Chrysler European 300 Series Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Chrysler clearly wanted the European 300 Series to look like it belonged in a high-stakes board room or a spy movie. They gave us exactly 8 colors to work with, ranging from the moody Midnight Blue Pearl to the surprisingly flashy Blaze Red Crystal Pearl. Most of the palette feels like a sophisticated "suit and tie" collection, with names like Jaspis Steel Blue Effect and Magnesium Pearl making even a simple gray sound like a scientific breakthrough. They really went for it with the "Effects" and "Pearls," so if you're looking at your car and seeing a dozen different shades in the sunlight, don't worry-that's just the Chrysler magic at work.

What to Watch For

Now, let's talk shop. If you've noticed small bubbles forming on the leading edge of your hood, you aren't seeing things. These cars feature aluminum hoods that occasionally have a little "disagreement" with the paint, leading to those annoying tiny blisters. You'll also want to keep an eye on the roof and trunk, as the clear coat can get a bit sensitive after years in the sun. Before you start, find your "secret recipe" code: on the European-built 300 Series, you can usually find the paint code on a silver sticker located on the driver's side door jamb or the B-pillar. It's a three-digit code (like PS2 or PXR) that tells you exactly which "suit" your car is wearing.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because Chrysler loved using "Pearl" and "Effect" finishes, your touch-up bottle is basically a tiny snow globe. Those sparkles settle at the bottom, so you need to shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds-and I mean really give it a workout-to wake up the metallic flakes. When using a touch-up pen or brush, avoid the temptation to fill a chip in one big, heavy blob. Instead, think of it like painting your nails: apply one very thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. These complex colors require patience to get the depth right, but thin layers will keep the repair flat and professional-looking without any specialized equipment.