Dodge Light Blue Metallic (C2/DT8852) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a mid-eighties time capsule for the Dodge Pickup and classic Ram series. It offers a soft, cool tone that looks clean even after a long day of work. Since your truck has likely been on the road for nearly forty years, you probably appreciate how this blue provides a professional appearance without the aggressive flash of later years. It is a humble, utilitarian shade that defined the Power Ram era, though you should expect the original factory finish to have mellowed slightly from sun exposure over the decades.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, meaning it relies on finely ground aluminum flakes to give the paint its depth. Metallics are notorious for mottling, where the flakes gather in uneven clusters and create dark, streaky shadows. To avoid this, you must apply the color in light, even layers rather than one heavy coat. Before you apply Dodge Light Blue Metallic (check for code C2/DT8852), you must shake the container vigorously for at least a full minute to get those flakes suspended properly in the liquid.

Best Practices

You can find your color identification on a metal tag located on the radiator support under the hood or on the driver's side door jamb. Because metallic pigments settle quickly, shake the container often while you work in your garage or a shaded area. Always test the color on the included card before moving to the truck to ensure the shade matches your current level of fade. Whether you are using a nozzle, brush, or pen, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Allow for plenty of drying time between your thin layers to ensure the metallic particles stay exactly where you put them.