Dodge Light Green Metallic (DT-7681 (1972)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the quintessential workhorse color of the early seventies. While the muscle cars were hogging the spotlight with high-impact oranges and purples, your Dodge truck was likely wearing this reserved, minty metallic. It captures that transition from the utilitarian sixties into the more experimental seventies. Since your truck has been on the road for over fifty years, the original finish has likely developed a unique character, but this shade remains the definitive choice for keeping that vintage D-Series or W-Series looking authentic.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, the way you apply the paint determines how the light hits it. The color relies on tiny flakes suspended in the liquid to create that signature shimmer. If the paint goes on too heavy in one spot, those flakes will bunch up and create dark, blotchy areas known as mottling. To get an even look, you need to ensure the flakes stay suspended and land in a uniform pattern across the surface. This is a basecoat color, so you will need to apply a clear coat once it is dry to protect the metal particles and bring out the depth.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Light Green Metallic (check for code DT-7681 (1972)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to guarantee the metallic particles aren't sitting at the bottom of the container. You can usually find your paint code on the driver's side door pillar or stamped on a plate inside the glove box door. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before moving to your truck. When applying, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes to avoid stripes. Work in a cool garage or the shade, and give each layer enough drying time so the finish doesn't sag or trap solvents.