Dodge High Octane Red Pearl (RR/MRR) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not your average fire-engine red. It is a deep, saturated crimson that feels more like a custom hot rod finish than a factory option. Whether it sits on the wide hips of a Challenger or the massive grille of a Ram, this color is designed to look like it is still wet under the sun. It has a heavy, metallic soul that turns dark and moody in the shade but explodes into a vibrant cherry when the light hits it. Since your vehicle has likely spent a few years on the road, you will notice that this red has a regal quality that holds its own against newer cars, provided the depth of the pearl remains clear.

Technical Details

Because this is a true pearl finish, you are dealing with layers of complexity. Those tiny mica flakes that give the car its glow are heavy and like to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix the paint thoroughly, the finish can look blotchy or mottled. This means the red might appear darker in some spots than others because the flakes were not distributed evenly. It provides incredible depth, but it is less forgiving than a solid color. If you apply it too thick in one go, you risk burying the pearl effect entirely, leaving you with a dull, dark spot that does not match the surrounding metal.

Best Practices

You can find your specific paint information on the silver or white sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Dodge High Octane Red Pearl (check for code RR/MRR), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to wake up those pearl particles. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes lay down before you touch your car. When applying, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling. Multiple thin layers are better than one heavy coat, so give each layer plenty of drying time to ensure the color builds up to the correct richness.