Plymouth Butane Blue Pearl (BE/ABE) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade defined the face of the family road trip for years. While the Voyager was built for utility, this blue pearl finish gave those expansive side panels a level of depth that a solid color just cannot match. It is a mid-tone blue that manages to look sophisticated without being flashy. Because your Plymouth has likely spent two decades facing the sun and the car wash, this color is forgiving; it hides light road film well and maintains its character even as the clear coat ages.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl finish, which means the paint contains tiny mica particles designed to catch the light. These flakes are heavier than the blue pigment and will settle at the bottom of the container faster than you think. If the mixture isn't perfectly suspended, you will end up with mottling-those dark, cloudy spots where the pigment is too thick and the pearl is missing. The goal is an even distribution of flake to ensure the color shifts naturally across the repair area rather than looking like a flat, dark patch.

Best Practices

Pop your hood and check the radiator support bar or look at the identification sticker on the driver's side door jamb to confirm your color match. Before you apply Plymouth Butane Blue Pearl (check for code BE/ABE), you must shake the container for a full sixty seconds to wake up those settled pearls. Work in a cool garage or the shade to keep the metal from getting too hot. Always test the color on the included card before touching the car to see how the flakes lay down. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving and apply thin, translucent layers. Give the paint plenty of drying time between applications so the finish builds up gradually and stays crisp.