Chrysler Blackberry Pearl (BV/HBV) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is one of the more deceptive colors Chrysler ever put on the road. Whether you are driving a 300 Series or a Town & Country, this shade is a total chameleon. In the garage or under a gray sky, your car looks like a standard, solid black. The second you pull into the sun, the deep violet and blue undertones wake up and give the finish a rich, eggplant-like glow. Because your car likely left the lot between 2010 and 2013, the finish has faced years of sun and road grit. This means the original depth might be hiding under a bit of haze, so a good cleaning is vital before you start your repair.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a Pearl finish, which is significantly more complex than a standard flat color. The "blackberry" effect comes from tiny mica flakes suspended in the paint that reflect light at different angles. This makes the color look thick and expensive, but it creates a challenge for a quick fix. If you don't mix these flakes thoroughly, the repair will look like a muddy navy blue instead of a deep purple. Since these cars often show their age through fine surface scratches, the pearl helps hide small imperfections, but a poor match will stand out because the light won't bounce off the repair the same way it does off the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

First, verify your color by checking the silver sticker on the driver's side door jamb; you are looking for the "PNT" code. Before you spray or dab Chrysler Blackberry Pearl (check for code BV/HBV), you must shake the container for a full sixty seconds to ensure the mica particles are not clumped at the bottom. Test the color on the included card to see how the darkness aligns with your specific car's current state. When applying, keep the container moving to prevent the pearls from pooling in one spot, which causes dark blotches. Give each thin layer plenty of drying time, as rushing the process will trap the metallic flakes and dull the final shine.