COLOR CODEC8/AC8 - Navy Blue MetallicJeep Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a true staple of the early nineties Jeep era. Whether you are driving a square-headlight YJ Wrangler, a classic XJ Cherokee, or the first-generation Grand Cherokee, this deep indigo was the go-to choice for a look that felt both rugged and sophisticated. It captures that specific transition period when Jeeps moved from purely utilitarian tools to daily drivers. Because your Jeep has likely been tackling the elements for three decades, the original finish has almost certainly aged. You will probably notice that the factory paint has taken on a slightly flatter, more muted tone compared to the fresh pigment in your new container.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, meaning it is packed with fine aluminum flakes that give the blue its depth and shimmer. The biggest challenge with this specific paint is mottling-those annoying dark patches or stripes that appear if the metallic flakes bunch up together. Since the blue is so deep, any unevenness in how those flakes lay down will show up clearly. It is also important to remember that because this is a metallic, you cannot simply sand the color layer to fix a mistake; doing so will disturb the flakes and turn the finish a dull gray.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on a metal tag riveted to the driver's side firewall under the hood or, on some models, inside the driver's door jamb. Before you apply Jeep Navy Blue Metallic (check for code C8/AC8), you must shake the container for at least two minutes. Those heavy metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom, and if they aren't fully mixed, your repair will look like a completely different shade of blue. Test the color on the included card first to see how it reacts with your specific lighting. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes distribute evenly across the surface. If you are working on a vertical panel, thin layers are your best friend to prevent the metallic pigment from sagging.