Dodge Aqua Pearl Metallic II (QK/PQK) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your mid-90s Dodge is a rolling time capsule of a specific era in American automotive design. Whether it is on a Dakota or a first-generation Neon, this vibrant teal-blue captures the turquoise trend that dominated the decade. Since your truck or car has likely spent thirty years facing the sun, the finish might have lost some of its original depth. This color relies on its ability to shift between green and blue depending on the angle of the light, making it far more interesting than a standard flat blue.

Technical Details

This finish is a Pearl Metallic, which means it contains both traditional metal flakes and translucent mica particles. This combination creates a deep, three-dimensional effect, but it makes the repair process a bit more demanding. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the mica will settle poorly and the patch will look much darker than the rest of the panel. Because of the way the light hits these particles, you must maintain a consistent distance and rhythm to ensure the color matches the aged finish on your vehicle.

Best Practices

You will usually find the color sticker on the driver-side door jamb or occasionally on the radiator support bar under the hood. Before you spray or dab Dodge Aqua Pearl Metallic II (check for code QK/PQK), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is vital to get those pearl particles off the bottom of the reservoir. Test the color on the included card to see how the light reacts to the metallic grain before you touch your car. Work in a garage to avoid direct sunlight and wind. Keep the container moving at all times to prevent the metal flakes from pooling, and allow enough drying time between layers to build the color gradually.