Chrysler Wild Berry Pearl Metallic (P75/PMG) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you drive a PT Cruiser or a Sebring from the turn of the millennium, you know this color. It is a deep, heavy purple that leans into the red spectrum, giving it that ripe fruit appearance that gave it its name. In the shade, it can look almost black, but once you pull it out of the garage and into the sun, the mica flakes wake up. It was a bold choice for Chrysler back then, bridging the gap between a classic hot rod look and modern luxury. Since your car has likely seen a few decades of sun and road debris, you are probably dealing with some fading, so the depth of this color is exactly what you need to hide those old battle scars.

Technical Details

This finish is a true Pearl Metallic, which makes it more complex than a standard solid paint. The mica particles in the mix are designed to reflect light at different angles, creating a shift in tone as you walk around the car. The downside is that these heavy particles love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix it thoroughly, the color will look too dark or muddy because you are only applying the pigment without the sparkle. Because it has so much metallic content, you have to be careful about "mottling," which is when the flakes clump together and create dark spots or stripes in your finish.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chrysler Wild Berry Pearl Metallic (check for code P75/PMG), you need to shake it for at least a full minute. You should be able to hear the mixing ball rattling clearly to ensure those pearls are suspended in the liquid. You can find your paint code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb or occasionally on the metal firewall behind the engine. When you are ready to work, test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes lay down. Whether you use a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving and apply several thin layers rather than one heavy coat. This prevents the metallic particles from sagging and ensures the repair looks uniform under the sun. Give it plenty of drying time between layers to let the metallic profile set properly.