Dodge Inferno Red Crystal Pearl (RJ/ARJ) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Ram or Dakota was built for hard work, but this specific color was designed to show off. In the shade of your garage, the finish looks like a deep, understated maroon. Once you pull it into the light, the paint shifts into a bright, fiery crimson. Because your truck has been on the road since the mid-2000s, the original paint has likely faced years of sun and weather. You might notice that a fresh application looks slightly more intense than the aged panels around it, but that depth is exactly what makes this red iconic.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it relies on microscopic crystals to catch and reflect light. This creates a visual depth that standard solid reds simply cannot match. Pearl colors are sensitive to how you apply them. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the crystals will clump and the repair will look darker or muddier than the rest of the truck. You need to focus on thin, even coverage to let those crystals lay flat and catch the light correctly.

Best Practices

Before you use your Dodge Inferno Red Crystal Pearl (look for code RJ/ARJ on the sticker inside your driver's door jamb), you must shake the container for a full sixty seconds. Those pearl crystals are heavy and settle at the bottom quickly. Test the color on the included card to see how the light hits the finish before you touch your vehicle. When you are ready to apply, keep the container moving to avoid pooling or heavy spots. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the finish stays level and clean.