Dodge Citrus Peel Pearl (FE/LFE) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is loud, polarizing, and impossible to ignore. Launched as the flagship "hero" color for the 2013 Dodge Dart, it sits somewhere between a neon highlighter and a tropical lime. Since your car has likely been on the road for over a decade, you might notice that the original finish has lost some of its radioactive glow due to sun exposure. This shade was a bold choice by Dodge and remains one of the rarest sights on the road today. Because it is so bright, it shows every speck of road grime, but when it is clean, the pearl effect gives the car a depth that standard solid yellows just cannot match.

Technical Details

This is a Pearl finish, which means it contains translucent mica particles that reflect light in multiple directions. The biggest challenge you face with a pearl like this is consistency. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, the pearl particles will "clump," making that area look darker or slightly green compared to the rest of the panel. This is known as mottling. To avoid a blotchy finish, you must ensure that your layers are thin and even so the pearl can lay flat and catch the light the way the factory intended.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Citrus Peel Pearl (check for code FE/LFE), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can find your paint code on the silver identification sticker located on the driver's side door jamb. Because pearl particles settle at the bottom of the container quickly, give it a few extra shakes between every few passes. Test the color on the included card to see how the light hits the pearl before you touch the actual car. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to prevent heavy build-up. Work in the shade or a cool garage, and give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to prevent the color from shifting or sagging.