Dodge Bright White (W12/PW7) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the backbone of the American road. Whether it is on a hard-working Ram Series truck or a classic Avenger, this shade represents the ultimate utilitarian aesthetic. It is a clean, honest white that lacks the blue or yellow undertones often found in modern designer whites. Because your Pick-up has likely spent years out in the sun or on a job site, you might notice how this color defines the body lines without any metallic distraction. It is bright enough to stand out in a parking lot but simple enough to look at home in a gravel driveway.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is great news for anyone performing a repair in their garage or under the shade of a tree. Since there are no metallic flakes or pearls to manage, you do not have to worry about the particles settling unevenly or creating dark shadows in the finish. However, solid white is a perfectionist. It shows every bit of road tar, grease, and iron fallout. If your original paint has been on the road since the nineties, it may have developed a slight yellow tint from UV exposure. A fresh application might look slightly cooler than the surrounding area at first, so focusing on clean edges will help the repair blend into the existing panels.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on the manufacturer's sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, typically listed next to the PNT or PAINT label. Before you spray or dab Dodge Bright White (check for code W12/PW7), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the pigments are mixed. Test the color on the included card to verify the match before you touch the vehicle surface. When applying, keep the container moving to maintain a consistent flow and prevent the paint from sagging. If you are using a brush or pen, apply thin layers and allow for enough drying time between each coat to build the surface back up to the level of the original finish.