1968 Chrysler Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The 1968 Chrysler Vibe

1968 was the year Chrysler decided that if you were going to drive a car the size of a small zip code-like the Newport or the New Yorker-you ought to have enough color options to match your mood every day of the month. With 24 colors in our database, it's clear the Mopar boys weren't shy. This was the era of the "Poly" metallic, where a 300 Convertible in Turbine Bronze or Electric Poly didn't just reflect the sun; it challenged it to a duel. It was a time of transition: you had the sophisticated, "Mad Men" vibes of Satin Beige and Sable White competing with the emerging psychedelic flash of Charger Red and Sunfire Yellow.

Paint Health Check

Since we are firmly in the Single Stage Era, your Chrysler's factory skin is essentially a thick, pigmented enamel that's been fighting the elements for over half a century. Unlike modern cars that hide behind a clear plastic shell, this paint is "alive" and porous. The bad news? It's prone to the "Chalky Fade"-technically known as oxidation. If your Surf Turquoise looks more like a dusty chalkboard, that's the binder breaking down and the pigment dying of thirst. The "Poly" colors are the most at risk; those tiny metallic flakes are sitting right on the surface, and once they meet enough oxygen, they turn gray and dull, losing that deep 1960s luster. But don't panic: because it's single stage, that paint is often surprisingly thick.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1968 enamel: It needs wax or it dies. If you're dealing with original paint that's gone hazy, you're looking at a "dead skin" situation. You need to carefully polish away the oxidized top layer to reveal the fresh pigment buried underneath. However, don't go reaching for the most aggressive compound you can find-you aren't trying to sand a deck. Use a dedicated non-abrasive pre-wax cleaner or a "Show Car Glaze" to feed oils back into the parched pores of the enamel. Once you see that Medium Blue Poly start to pop again, seal it immediately with a high-quality carnauba wax. Think of it as a sunscreen for your classic; without that barrier, the air will start eating your hard work within weeks.