Dodge Mustang Gray (1685 (1968)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color belongs to the era of the 1968 Dodge Sweptline, a time when trucks were built for the job site rather than the showroom. It is a utilitarian, mid-tone shade that carries a certain rugged dignity. Because this color was only active for a single year on Dodge trucks, your vehicle is carrying a specific piece of late-sixties workhorse history. It is a practical choice that hides road dust well, but it lacks the depth of more modern grays, so it relies on the clean lines of your truck's steel to do the heavy lifting.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning there are no metallic flakes or pearls hidden in the mix. The benefit here is that you do not have to worry about the orientation of metallic particles or "mottling" stripes that plague silver paints. However, solid colors like this are very honest. Any dust or lint that lands in the wet paint will be obvious because there is no metallic sparkle to camouflage the debris. Since your truck has likely been on the road for decades, ensure the surface is surgically clean, or every bit of grit will stand out against the flat gray field.

Best Practices

On a 1968 Dodge, you can usually find the paint information on the data plate located on the driver's side door pillar or occasionally tucked on the back of the glovebox door. Before you spray or dab Dodge Mustang Gray (check for code 1685 (1968)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is vital to ensure the heavy pigments at the bottom of the container are fully suspended. Always test the color on the included card to confirm the match before you move to the vehicle. When you begin, keep the container moving in steady passes to ensure the flow remains even. If you are working in a garage or the shade, allow plenty of drying time between light coats rather than trying to cover the area in one heavy application.