1957 Chrysler Touch Up Paint (18 OEM Colors)

The 1957 Chrysler Vibe

In 1957, Chrysler didn't just build cars; they built spaceships with tail fins sharp enough to slice a Thanksgiving ham. This was the year Virgil Exner's "Forward Look" peaked, making everything else on the road look like it belonged in a museum. Whether you were piloting a 300C flagship or a Saratoga, you were driving the future. With 18 colors in our database, Chrysler clearly wasn't shy about making a statement. From the electric pop of Gauguin Red and Indian Turquoise to the sophisticated shimmer of Champagne Gold, these cars were designed to be seen from orbit.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Single Stage Era. Back in '57, Chrysler used "Lustre-Bond" baked enamel. It was tough, but it didn't have a clear coat to hide behind. If your car has been sitting in the sun, that "Deep Ruby Poly" or "Charcoal Gray Poly" has likely turned into a chalky, oxidized mess. The "Poly" (metallic) colors from this year are particularly temperamental-once the metallic flakes at the surface get hit by the elements, they lose their luster and start looking like dried mud. Furthermore, 1957 was a notoriously rushed year for Chrysler's quality control; the metal prep was often as thin as a diner napkin, meaning rust loves to start under the paint at the seams and headlight brows.

Restoration Tip

If you're working with original paint, remember: it needs wax or it dies. Single-stage enamel is porous; it breathes, and it absorbs everything from rain to bird grit. Before you pick up a polisher, check your depth-you're dealing with a finish that wants to be babied. If you're doing a repair with our solvent-based match, build your gloss through careful application. Once that paint is cured, seal it up tight. A high-quality carnauba wax is the only thing standing between your Horizon Blue masterpiece and a one-way trip to "Chalk-Town."