Dodge Ice Blue Metallic (B1) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a snapshot of 1985. It is a crisp, high-altitude blue that helped define the aesthetic of the early Dakota and the legendary Ramcharger. It is not a loud or aggressive shade, but it has enough character to stand out in a parking lot full of flat whites and tans. Since your Dodge has likely spent the last few decades working for a living, the original finish might be a bit tired. Adding a fresh touch-up will bring back that cold, metallic snap that made these trucks and vans look so sharp when they first left the lot.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny aluminum flakes to create its depth. The main challenge with light blues like this is mottling-those dark stripes or blotches that appear when the metallic particles do not lay down evenly. If you apply the paint too heavily in one pass, the flakes swim and clump together, ruining the effect. You want light, even coats so the flakes can stand up and catch the light correctly across the panel.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Ice Blue Metallic (check for code B1), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Those metallic flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom of the container. You can usually find your code on the metal tag screwed to the radiator support bar or on the driver's side door jamb. Once you are ready to work in the garage or the shade, keep the container moving at all times to ensure a consistent flow from the nozzle or brush. Test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes are behaving before you move to the actual metal. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to prevent the finish from becoming muddy or dark.