Chevrolet Dawn Blue (707A (1958)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a mid-century time capsule. In 1958, Dawn Blue arrived as part of a fresh lineup for Chevrolet trucks, replacing the heavier tones of the early fifties with something optimistic and airy. It is a pale, calm pastel that defines the "Task Force" era of pickups. Since your truck has likely spent decades under the sun, this color usually carries a bit of a story. Whether it has faded into a chalky vintage patina or been preserved in a dark corner of a shed, this blue is the soul of the 1958 model year.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish. You won't find any metallic flakes or shimmering pearl particles here, which makes it much easier to handle if you are working in your driveway or garage. The beauty of a solid color is that you do not have to worry about the uneven sparkle or "striping" that often plagues metallic paints. However, because the color is so light and uniform, it is not great at hiding poor prep work. Any dust or lint that lands in the wet paint will stand out against the smooth blue field. On the plus side, because there is no flake to align, you can achieve a very high-quality blend that looks right at home on sixty-year-old steel.

Best Practices

To find your confirmation, look for the metal identification plate on the driver's side door pillar or check the inside of your glove box door. Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Dawn Blue (check for code 707A (1958)), you need to shake it for a full sixty seconds to ensure the pigments are perfectly distributed. Test the color on the included card first to see how it sits against your specific truck. When you begin, keep the container moving to maintain an even flow across the surface. Give each layer enough drying time to settle before adding the next, and avoid working in direct sunlight to keep the finish from drying too quickly.