Dodge Pacific Blue Poly (033 (1974)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is a true survivor shade. You usually find this color on the 1974 Dodge Colt, a car that served as a stylish bridge between the muscle era and the economy trend. It carries a specific mid-seventies personality-neither as aggressive as the high-impact blues of the late sixties nor as muted as the grays that would follow. Since your vehicle has been on the road for half a century, the original finish has likely developed its own character. This blue is meant to look airy and bright, capturing the light in a way that makes these smaller coupes look more substantial.

Technical Details

The "Poly" in the name is your main clue for the repair: this is a metallic finish. The paint is packed with fine flakes that give it that distinct shimmer. The biggest risk you face with a metallic like this is mottling, which is when the flakes cluster together and look like dark stripes or spots. This happens if the paint goes on too heavy or stays wet for too long. To avoid this, you want to focus on light, even layers. By keeping the paint thin as it lands, you allow the metallic flakes to lay down flat and uniform, ensuring the color looks consistent across the repair.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Dodge Pacific Blue Poly (check for code 033 (1974)), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute. Those metallic particles are heavy and love to sink to the bottom; if they aren't mixed, your blue will look dull and flat. You can find your paint code on the metal data plate riveted to the firewall or the radiator support under the hood. Once you are ready to start in your garage or a patch of shade, test the color on the included card to verify the match. Keep the container moving at all times to prevent pooling, and give each layer enough drying time so the finish sets correctly without sagging.