Chrysler Embassy Gold Poly (UU-1 (1964)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This gold is a quintessential artifact of 1964 luxury, offering a warmth that makes a Chrysler Newport or New Yorker look like it belongs in a high-end country club parking lot. It carries a sophisticated glow that manages to be upscale without the aggressive flash of modern paints. Gold masks road dust and pollen, which makes it a practical choice for a classic car that sees the open road. Since your car has likely survived many decades of sun and weather, the original finish might have some fade, and this touch-up will help restore the cohesive appearance your Chrysler had when it first left the factory.

Technical Details

The "Poly" in the name stands for Polychromatic, which means this is a metallic finish. Inside the liquid are thousands of tiny metallic flakes that provide depth and shimmer. These flakes are the reason the paint looks different depending on the angle of the sun, but they also make the application a challenge. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will bunch together and create dark, blotchy areas known as mottling. To avoid a striped look, use light, even passes to ensure the metal particles lay down flat across the surface.

Best Practices

You can find your paint information on the metal fender tag located on the driver-side inner fender or the radiator support under the hood. Before you begin applying Chrysler Embassy Gold Poly (make sure you see UU-1 (1964) on your data plate), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute. Those metallic flakes are heavy and will settle at the bottom, so mixing is the only way to get a consistent shade. Test the color on the included card before moving to the car body to see how the flakes behave. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to maintain a consistent flow, and allow plenty of drying time between your layers to prevent the gold from sagging. Work in the shade or a cool garage to keep the metal surface from getting too hot.