Chevrolet Dark (Post Road) Brown Metallic (69 (1979)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the quintessential earth tone from an era when brown was the height of automotive fashion. In 1979, this deep, chocolatey shade appeared on everything from rugged Blazers to reliable family sedans, grounding those vehicles with a sense of utility and quiet luxury. Since your car has been on the road for over forty years, this finish has likely developed a unique character, but its core remains a sophisticated, dark hue that captures the late 70s aesthetic perfectly. It is a practical choice that hides road grime better than almost any other color from that catalog.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, you are dealing with tiny flakes suspended in the pigment. This creates a beautiful shimmer in direct sun, but it also means you have to be careful with your application. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will bunch up and create dark, muddy patches. If you apply it too thin, the color might look a bit dusty. Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Dark (Post Road) Brown Metallic (check for code 69 (1979)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those metallic particles are distributed evenly. Maintaining a consistent distance and speed is what keeps the color looking uniform rather than splotchy.

Best Practices

To find your confirmation, look for the metal trim tag located on the firewall under the hood or along the driver's side door jamb. Once you are ready to begin, the most important step is to mix the paint thoroughly; the heavy metallic flakes in this 1979 formula love to settle at the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic settles before you touch the car. When applying, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. If you are using a brush or pen, use light, thin layers rather than one thick glob, as this helps the metallic particles lay flat and reflect light the way they did when the car left the factory.