Chrysler Seaspray (JJ-1 (1960)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a time capsule of the early 1960s. It captures that specific era of space-age optimism and Virgil Exner's "Forward Look" design. Since your car comes from a year when fins were still king but lines were becoming more sophisticated, this light, airy pastel provides a soft contrast to the heavy chrome typically found on these models. It is a distinctively vintage shade that looks right at home in a suburban driveway or a weekend car show. Because it is such a light color, it handles the sun well and manages to hide light road dust better than a dark navy or black ever could.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means you do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling unevenly or creating dark tiger stripes in the paint. The challenge with a solid pastel like this is its honesty. It shows every bit of surface texture and any lingering grease or wax beneath the surface. If your car has been on the road for sixty years, the original paint has likely faded or shifted slightly in hue. Before you spray or dab Chrysler Seaspray (check for code JJ-1 (1960)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the pigments are fully integrated.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint code stamped on a metal plate located on the driver's side inner fender or the firewall under the hood. To get a clean match, ensure the area is scrubbed free of old wax that can cause the new paint to bead up. Always test the color on the included card before you touch the car to see how the fresh paint reacts to the light in your garage or shade. When applying, keep the container moving to avoid puddles and allow for plenty of drying time between layers. If you are working on a vertical surface, thin layers are your best friend to prevent runs in the finish.