Dodge Mineral Gray (matt) (CDM) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the industrial heart of the late 2000s Dodge lineup. While most colors from this era were chasing a deep mirror shine, this specific shade was designed to do the heavy lifting on your Durango or Ram Truck. It is a dense, charcoal-leaning gray that ditches the flashy reflections for a rugged, utilitarian vibe. Because it lacks a high-gloss finish, it excels at hiding the dust and light trail scuffs that usually plague darker trucks, making it the perfect choice for a vehicle that actually spends time off the pavement.

Technical Details

Despite the flat appearance, Dodge Mineral Gray (matt) is actually a metallic-based finish. This creates a unique challenge during your repair. The paint is loaded with tiny metallic flakes that give it depth, but without a glossy topcoat to distract the eye, those flakes are very sensitive to how they land. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metal particles will clump together and create dark, cloudy patches known as mottling. You need the flakes to stand up and spread out evenly to maintain that consistent, stony texture across the panel.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint information on the white or silver sticker located on the driver's side door jamb. Before you begin the repair, confirm you are working with code CDM and shake your container for a full sixty seconds. Those heavy metallic bits love to settle at the bottom, and if they aren't mixed, your gray will look flat and lifeless. Test the color on the included card first to get a feel for the flow. When you move to the vehicle, keep the container moving in steady, even passes. This ensures the metallic flakes distribute naturally and prevents the dark splotches that ruin a matte finish.