1965 Dodge Touch Up Paint (38 OEM Colors)

The 1965 Dodge Vibe

1965 was the year Dodge decided that if you were going to buy one of "The Dependables," you were going to do it in style. Whether you were hauling cattle in a D-Series Truck or cruising the boulevard in a Monaco, the color palette was a technicolor dream. We're talking about a massive spread of 38 colors-enough to make a modern car lot look like a grayscale film. From the deep, sophisticated Cordovan Metallic to the "look at me" pop of Bermuda Turquoise Metallic and Omaha Orange, these weren't just paint jobs; they were statements. If you're looking at one of these survivors today, you're looking at the high-water mark of the 1960s Mopar aesthetic.

Paint Health Check

Since we're dealing with the mid-60s, you're looking at the Single Stage Era. This was real paint-thick, resin-heavy acrylic enamel that was meant to be lived in. But here's the rub: 1965 paint is a living thing, and it has a memory. If it's been sitting out in the sun, it's likely suffering from "The Chalk." This is heavy oxidation, where the top layer of the paint literally dies and turns into a dull, powdery film. Your Ruby Red Metallic might look like a pink chalkboard right now, but don't panic. The pigment is still in there; it's just suffocating under a layer of environmental neglect.

Restoration Tip

The secret to saving 1965 Dodge paint is knowing when to stop. Because it's a single-stage finish, there is no clear coat protecting the color-the color is the protection. To bring back that factory glow, you need to carefully machine-polish or hand-buff away the oxidized "dead" paint to reveal the fresh, oily pigment underneath. Once you've found the shine, remember the Salty Painter's golden rule: It needs wax or it dies. Without a high-quality sealant or carnauba wax to act as a barrier, that Desert Turquoise will start chalking up again before the next oil change. Feed the paint, seal the pores, and keep it out of the midday sun.