Dodge Ivory Pearl Tricoat (PWD) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Durango or Ram Series wasn't meant to blend into the background with a flat fleet-white. This color is heavy on the pearl and light on the plain, giving your truck a warm, liquid look that feels expensive. Because your vehicle is relatively new, the original factory finish should still have its rich glow, making it easier to match as long as you account for the depth of the layers. It is a sophisticated white that hides dust well but demands your full attention when you are fixing a chip.

Technical Details

This is a three-stage pearl finish, which is effectively the final boss of white paints. You aren't just applying one color; you are building a sandwich of a solid base, a translucent pearl middle, and a protective top coat. The risk here is the middle layer. If you apply that pearl layer too thick, the repair will look yellow or dark compared to the rest of the body. If you go too thin, you lose the shimmer and end up with a flat white spot. It is a balancing act that requires a patient hand and very thin coats.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Ivory Pearl Tricoat (check for code PWD), you need to shake the container for a full minute to wake up those pearl flakes. You can find your code on the sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, usually listed next to the "PNT" shorthand. Test the color on the included card first to see how the pearl builds up with each pass. Keep the container moving to avoid heavy spots where the pearl might clump together. Work in your garage to keep the area clean and give the paint plenty of drying time between each layer so the finish stays crisp.