Chrysler Mineral Gray Metallic (DM/CDM) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color defined the executive era of the 300M and the Concorde, while giving the Aspen and Town & Country a level of sophistication that hides road grime better than almost any other shade. It is a deep, charcoal-leaning gray that feels substantial without being as high-maintenance as a pure black. Since your car has likely spent a decade or more facing the sun, you might notice that the original finish has softened. This gray is a workhorse, designed to look clean even after a long week of commuting, but it relies on its internal shimmer to really stand out in the light.

Technical Details

The finish is a traditional metallic, packed with fine silver flakes that give the paint its depth. This makes it a sensitive color to apply. If you put the paint on too thick in one pass, the metallic flakes will sink and clump together, creating dark, muddy spots or "mottling." This happens because the heavy particles need space to lay flat and reflect light evenly. You want to build your color in thin, light layers to ensure the metallic flake remains uniform across the repair area. If the flakes are not distributed correctly, the patch will look darker than the rest of the panel when viewed from an angle.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on the manufacturer sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, though on older models like the Concorde, you might need to check the passenger side firewall under the hood. Before you spray or dab Chrysler Mineral Gray Metallic (check for code DM/CDM), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to lift those heavy metallic flakes off the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before you touch the car. Work in the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast, and keep the container moving to maintain an even flow. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish stays crisp and the flakes do not shift.