Chrysler Malacca Blue Metallic (T86/PB8) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Chrysler Laser or Colt represents a specific moment in the early nineties when teal and deep blue were king. This color is a time capsule from the Diamond-Star collaboration era. It is a moodier, more sophisticated blue than the bright turquoise shades of that time, offering a deep oceanic glow that only reveals its true character when the sun hits it directly.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the liquid is packed with tiny aluminum flakes that provide that signature sparkle. These flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom of the container. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will bunch together and create dark, muddy patches known as mottling. To get the flakes to lay flat and reflect light correctly, you must use light, even coats rather than trying to cover the damage in one go.

Best Practices

Since this car was part of a joint venture, your paint code plate is likely tucked away on the firewall in the engine bay or on the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Chrysler Malacca Blue Metallic (check for code T86/PB8), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to suspend those metallic particles. Test the color on the included card to get a feel for the flow and transparency. When you are ready to apply it to the car, work in a cool garage or the shade. Keep the container moving at all times to avoid puddles and let each layer have enough drying time so the finish remains thin and uniform.