Chrysler Deep Blue Pearl (T34/PBL) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Sebring Coupe is a bit of a rare breed, especially in this specific shade. It only appeared in the catalog for a brief window between 2004 and 2005, making it much harder to find than the standard silvers and blacks of that era. This is a sophisticated, moody navy that grounds the car and gives it a more premium feel than a standard flat blue. Since your Chrysler has likely been on the road for twenty years, the original finish has probably faced its fair share of sun and weather. Keep that in mind, as the existing paint might be slightly lighter than the fresh pigment you are about to apply.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which is more complex than a basic metallic. While a metallic uses aluminum flakes to create a sparkle, this pearl uses fine mica to create a deep, liquid look that shifts as you walk around the car. The benefit is a finish that looks expensive and hides light dust well. The risk is that dark pearls are prone to looking blotchy if they aren't applied with a steady hand. If you apply the paint too heavily in one area, the pearl particles will clump together and create a dark spot that looks like a bruise on the panel.

Best Practices

You will usually find your code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb or on the radiator support under the hood. Before you spray or dab Chrysler Deep Blue Pearl (check for code T34/PBL), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the pearl particles are fully suspended. Always test the color on the included card to verify the match in your specific lighting. When you move to the car, keep the container moving to ensure the mica lays down flat and even. Patience is your friend here; allow for plenty of drying time between thin layers rather than trying to cover the damage in one heavy pass.