1964 Chrysler Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The 1964 Chrysler Vibe

1964 was the year Chrysler decided to stop looking at the 1950s in the rearview mirror and start acting like the "Banker's Hot Rod" it was meant to be. Whether you were piloting a New Yorker or the legendary 300K, you were wrapped in a color palette that screamed mid-century sophistication. With 19 colors in our database, it's clear Chrysler wasn't interested in being subtle. They gave us "Poly" everything-metallics that caught the light of a drive-in theater like nothing else. From the deep, moody Royal Ruby Poly to the crisp, clean look of Wedgewood, these cars were rolling statements of success. We've seen them all, and let me tell you, when a Royal Turquoise Poly Newport catches the sun, it still turns more heads than anything coming off a modern assembly line.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's talk reality. You're dealing with the **Single Stage Era**. Back then, Chrysler used "Lustre-Bond" baked enamel. It was tough, sure, but it didn't have a clear coat shield to hide behind. If your Chrysler has been sitting out in the elements, you aren't looking at "patina"-you're looking at **Oxidation**. That chalky, white film on the hood? That's the binder in the paint literally giving up the ghost. The "Poly" (metallic) finishes like Silver Mist Poly or Pine Mist Poly are the hardest hit; once those metallic flakes lose their resin protection and meet oxygen, they turn duller than a Sunday sermon. If you rub your hand across the trunk and it comes away the same color as the car, your paint is starving for a seal.

Restoration Tip

Since this is single-stage enamel, you have a distinct advantage: you can actually "revive" it in ways you can't with modern thin stuff. If you're doing a touch-up with our solvent-based matches, remember that the old finish is likely thicker than what you're used to. **It needs wax or it dies.** After you've addressed the chips and scratches, you must keep a heavy coat of high-quality wax on that body. Without a clear coat, the wax is the only thing standing between your Roman Red Poly and a one-way trip to Pink-Chalk City. When applying your touch-up, build it in thin layers-don't try to fill a canyon in one go. Let the solvents flash off so the color stays deep and true to that 1964 factory shine.