Plymouth Belvedere Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Plymouth didn't just paint cars; they made a statement. With 22 recorded colors for the Belvedere, they really went for it, offering everything from the futuristic Turbine Bronze Poly to the vibrant Hawaiian Blue and the deep Matador Red. Whether yours is a subtle "Satin Beige" or a high-impact "Electric Poly," these colors were designed to catch the sun on those long, flat body panels.
What to Watch For
Finding your paint code on a classic Belvedere can feel like a scavenger hunt. Check the fender tag located on the driver's side inner fender under the hood. If it's not there, look at the top of the radiator support-though be prepared to wipe away some vintage engine grease to see it. Because of the Belvedere's sharp, leading-edge design, you'll likely find "battle scars" (chips) along the front of the hood and the tops of the fenders. These older single-stage paints can also get a bit thirsty and fade if they've spent too much time in the sun, making them look a little "chalky."
Driveway Repair Tip
If your Belvedere is one of the many "Poly" colors (that's vintage-speak for metallic), your touch-up bottle is basically a snow globe. Those tiny metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom, so shake that bottle for a full two minutes before you start. When applying, avoid the "one big glob" approach. Instead, use the tip of your brush to place a tiny dot of paint in the center of the chip and let it flow outward. It requires a little patience, but building up two thin layers looks much better than a single thick bump on your classic Mopar.