Chrysler Polar Blue Poly (DD-1 (1960)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your 1960 Mopar was built at the peak of the jet-age aesthetic, and this shade captures that space-race optimism perfectly. It is a light, airy blue that makes the massive tailfins and heavy chrome of the Dodge Polara or Plymouth Fury stand out without being loud. Because your car is over sixty years old, keep in mind that the original finish has almost certainly shifted in color due to decades of sun exposure. This fresh pigment will likely look deeper and more vibrant than the weathered panels around it, which is the reality of working with historic colors.

Technical Details

This is a "Poly" finish, which is mid-century speak for metallic. It relies on thousands of tiny aluminum flakes to catch the light and create that characteristic 1960s glow. The primary challenge with metallics is mottling, where the flakes gather in clumps and create dark spots or uneven stripes. This usually happens if you apply the paint too heavily in one spot or fail to keep the metallic particles suspended in the liquid while you work. If the flakes do not lay flat and even, the repair will look like a different shade entirely when viewed from an angle.

Best Practices

You can usually find your data plate riveted to the driver's side door pillar or occasionally stamped on the cowl under the hood near the radiator support. Before you spray or dab Chrysler Polar Blue Poly (check for code DD-1 (1960)), you must shake the container for a full sixty seconds to ensure the metallic flakes are evenly mixed. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes land before you touch the car. When you start the repair, keep the container moving to avoid puddling, and always work in the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast.