Plymouth Black Crystal (X8/DX8) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the definitive deep black that defined a generation of Mopar muscle and family haulers alike. Whether you are touching up a Neon that has seen plenty of track days or a Voyager that has survived a decade of school runs, this color is a pure, ink-like shade. It is a no-nonsense finish that does not rely on flashy sparkles to make a statement. However, because it is such a dark, honest black, it acts like a mirror for the world around it. It will highlight every curve of your Breeze or Neon, but it also refuses to hide dust or fingerprints. When it is clean, nothing else on the road looks quite as sharp.

Technical Details

This is a solid, non-metallic finish. While that makes it easier to match than a complex pearl, it brings its own set of challenges to your garage or shade. Solid blacks are notoriously unforgiving when it comes to surface preparation. Any tiny scratch or piece of grit left behind will be visible once the paint dries. On the plus side, you do not have to worry about metallic flakes settling unevenly or creating stripes. Your main goal here is achieving a smooth, level surface. Because there is no flake to distract the eye, the depth of the gloss is what makes or breaks the repair.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint info on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb or on a metal plate located on the radiator support bar under the hood. Before you spray or dab Plymouth Black Crystal (check for code X8/DX8), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This ensures the pigments are fully mixed so the color comes out as a deep black rather than a muddy gray. Test the color on the included card to confirm the shade matches your current panels, especially since older paint can darken or fade over time. Keep the container moving to ensure an even flow and avoid heavy buildup in one spot. Give the surface plenty of drying time between thin layers rather than trying to cover everything in one heavy pass.