Dodge Beige Sand (BL5/DT6576) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your 1984 Dodge Pickup wears this color like a well-broken-in pair of work boots. It is the definitive shade of mid-eighties utility, designed more for the ranch or the job site than the showroom floor. Because it mimics the natural tones of the earth, it is arguably the best color ever created for hiding road dust and light mud. While other trucks from the era show every speck of grime, yours manages to look presentable even after a week on a dirt road. It is a humble, honest beige that anchors the square-body design of the Ram and Ramcharger, giving it a rugged, timeless presence that newer, flashier trucks simply cannot replicate.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which makes your life much easier than if you were dealing with complex pearls or heavy flakes. You do not have to worry about metallic particles standing up or clumping together into dark stripes. However, since your truck has been on the road for four decades, the original paint has almost certainly oxidized or shifted in tone due to sun exposure. A solid beige is very forgiving to apply, but the contrast between fresh paint and forty-year-old weathered paint can be noticeable. This finish is thick and opaque, providing excellent coverage over primer or small scratches with just a few thin layers.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint information on the safety certification label located on the driver side door pillar or on a metal data plate under the hood near the radiator support. Before you spray or dab Dodge Beige Sand (check for code BL5/DT6576), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This ensures the heavy pigments at the bottom are fully integrated so the color comes out uniform. Test the color on the included card to see how well it matches your current level of fade. If you are working in your garage, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Allow plenty of drying time between light coats rather than trying to hide the damage all at once. If the edge of your repair looks too sharp, you can lightly buff the area once it is fully cured to help the new finish sit flush with the old.