Dodge High Octane Red (MRR) Touch Up Paint

The Look

High Octane Red is the spiritual successor to the bold Mopar reds of the past. Whether it is hugging the curves of a Hornet or stretching across the wide fenders of a Durango, this shade has a heavy, intentional weight to it. It is darker and more brooding than a typical fire-engine red, but it never feels like a dull burgundy. It carries a modern muscle energy that fits the late-run 2024 Challenger and Charger perfectly. Since your car is still relatively new, the factory finish likely hasn't suffered much sun fade, which makes your repair much more predictable.

Technical Details

This is a Pearl Coat finish, which means the paint contains microscopic reflective flakes designed to dance in the sun. The depth of the red comes from how these flakes are suspended. If you apply the paint too heavy in a single pass, those flakes will bunch together and create dark splotches or a mottled look that ruins the metallic effect. You are looking for a balance between coverage and thinness. Because it is a pearl, the color will look different depending on your angle, so do not panic if it looks slightly darker while it is still wet in your garage.

Best Practices

Your paint code is located on the manufacturer sticker inside the driver's side door jamb; look for the letters PNT followed by a three-digit sequence. Before you spray or dab Dodge High Octane Red (check for code MRR), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to get those heavy pearl particles off the bottom and into the mix. Test the color on the included card first to see how many layers you need to match your car's specific depth. When you start the actual repair, keep the container moving at all times to ensure the flakes lay down flat. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to prevent the red from becoming cloudy or soft.