Dodge Bright Blue Irid (B-5 (1969)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This isn't just another shade of blue; it is the high-impact soul of the 1969 muscle car era. Whether you are touching up a door edge on a Charger or a small scratch on a Coronet, you are working with a color that defined the peak of Mopar performance. It is a medium-toned blue that avoids looking flat or heavy because of the iridescence built into the mix. In the garage, it looks deep and sophisticated, but once you pull the car out of the shade and into the sun, those metallic particles wake up to give the panels a vibrant, electric glow.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, those tiny shimmering flakes are the most important part of the bottle or can. If they don't lay down evenly, the repair will look blotchy or "mottled," appearing darker in some spots and lighter in others. This happens when the flakes clump together or settle during application. To avoid this, you need to be mindful of your flow. This finish depends on the light hitting those flakes at the same angle, so consistency is the difference between a repair that disappears and one that stands out for the wrong reasons.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code stamped on the metal fender tag, which is usually located inside the engine bay on the driver's side inner fender. Before you apply Dodge Bright Blue Irid (check for code B-5 (1969)), shake the container for at least two full minutes to ensure the metallic flakes are fully suspended. Test the color on the included card to verify the match against your car's current condition, as fifty years of sun can change how the paint looks today. When applying, keep the container moving and use several thin layers rather than one heavy coat. Allow for plenty of drying time between each layer to let the metallic structure set correctly.