Jeep Colorado Red (BE) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Since your Cherokee or Comanche has been hauling gear since the late eighties, you already know this color represents the height of the boxy 4x4 boom. This is a loud, confident red that turned the standard Sportwagon into a street-legal icon. Unlike modern reds that lean toward dark maroon, this is a pure, punchy fire-engine tone that defined the rugged Jeep aesthetic during the AMC and Chrysler transition years.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means you do not have to worry about metallic flakes or pearl mid-coats. While that makes the application more straightforward, red is the most sensitive color in the world when it comes to the sun. Over thirty-five years, the original paint on your hood and roof has likely shifted or faded toward a chalky orange. Solid reds are notorious for oxidizing, so your main challenge will be blending this fresh, vibrant pigment with the weathered panels of a vintage survivor.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Jeep Colorado Red (check for code BE), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get those heavy red pigments moving. You will usually find your ID tag on a metal plate riveted to the driver's side corner of the engine bay firewall or on the door jamb. To get a smooth finish, keep the container moving at all times and apply several thin layers rather than one heavy coat. Make sure you work in the garage or a patch of shade to keep the metal cool, and always test the color on the included card before you touch the vehicle. Let each layer sit for the full drying time to ensure the color sets correctly.