This color is compatible with the following Dodges:

MODELS: All Other Models

YEARS: 1968

To determine if Burgundy Irid is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is R (1968).

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R (1968) - Burgundy Irid

The Look

1968 was a massive year for Dodge, and while the high-impact colors usually get the headlines, this shade was for the owner who wanted muscle with a dose of class. It is a deep, wine-pressed red that feels heavy and expensive on the long body lines of a Charger or a Coronet. Because it was only available for a single production year, it carries a certain rarity that distinguishes it from the brighter reds seen at every car show. In the shade, it looks almost black, but direct light brings out a hidden warmth that makes the car look like it has actual depth. Since your car has been on the road for decades, expect the original finish to be slightly darker or flatter than a fresh application, as these older pigments tend to mellow with age.

Technical Details

The "Irid" in the name is 1960s shorthand for iridescent, which means this is a metallic finish. Metallic paints are temperamental because they rely on tiny flakes to catch the light. If you apply the paint too heavily, those flakes will sink and bunch together, creating dark spots or a blotchy appearance known as mottling. This is why you must keep the container moving across the surface at all times. If you stay in one spot for even a second too long, the finish will look uneven. The goal is to let the flakes lay flat and uniform so the light reflects off the metal at a consistent angle.

Best Practices

Before you dab or spray Dodge Burgundy Irid (check for code R (1968) on the metal fender tag located on the driver side inner fender under the hood), you must shake the container for at least two minutes. The metallic flakes are heavier than the paint resin and will sit at the bottom of the tube or can like silt in a river. If you do not mix it thoroughly, you will end up with a watery, translucent mess. Test the color on the included card to verify the flake density before you move to the vehicle. Work in a cool garage or the shade to ensure the paint dries at a natural pace. Apply several thin layers rather than one heavy coat; this builds the color depth and ensures the metallic particles distribute themselves evenly without running.

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Older Dodge paint codes were placed on top of the radiator support, often obscured by engine grease and oil. Later models list them on the drivers door jamb. The typical format is BS/GBS, but only BS is the color code; it can also appear as QBS, PBS, TBS with the first letter as a confusing Year Code. The G in GBS is not part of the color code. BS corresponds to Deep Water Blue Pearl Clearcoat; lately codes are simply listed as BS.

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