Chrysler Cirrus Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Chrysler really leaned into the "Cloud Car" theme with the Cirrus, giving us a staggering 31 colors that ranged from executive chic to "look-at-me" late-90s flair. They really went for it with shades like the mystical Deep Amethyst Pearl, the tropical Shark Blue Pearl, and the ever-sophisticated Light Cypress Green Pearl. Whether your Cirrus is a deep metallic or a bright tri-coat, Chrysler ensured there was a pearl or a glow for every personality.
What to Watch For
Now, here is the reality: Chrysler paint from this era is known for having a "short fuse" when it comes to the clear coat. You might notice the paint on the roof or hood starting to look a bit cloudy or even peeling away in thin, plastic-like flakes. If you're hunting for your paint code to fix a spot, don't just look in one place. On the Cirrus, it likes to play hide-and-seek; check your driver's side door jamb first, but if it's not there, pop the hood and peek at the passenger side firewall or the radiator support bar. Look for a three-digit code, usually starting with the letter "P."
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many of these colors-like Inferno Red or Dark Slate-rely on heavy pearl and metallic flakes, your biggest hurdle is "the settle." Those sparkles love to sink to the bottom of the bottle. Before you touch a single chip, shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-yes, set a timer. Once you're ready, apply the paint in thin, whisper-light layers rather than one big glob. If you're working on the Neutral Dark Gray cladding, remember that it's a flatter finish, so take your time to ensure your touch-up stays strictly within the scratch.