1968 Dodge Touch Up Paint (38 OEM Colors)

The 1968 Dodge Vibe

1968 was a heavy year for Mopar. While the Chargers were busy becoming icons on the big screen, the Dodge D-Series trucks were the grit and backbone of every job site in the country. Our database tracks 38 different colors for '68-a staggering variety that proves Dodge wasn't just building machines; they were building statements. Whether your rig was wearing the work-ready Dodge Truck Red, the sun-drenched Mojave Yellow, or the sophisticated Bermuda Turquoise Metallic, these vehicles had a presence that modern "efficiency" just can't replicate. It was an era of "Irids" (what the kids today call metallics) and deep, honest solids.

Paint Health Check

If you're looking at original 1968 paint, you're looking at the **Single Stage Era**. Back then, Chrysler used a "Thermal Set Enamel" that was tough as nails but had one major enemy: the sun. Because there's no clear coat sitting on top to take the hit, the pigment itself is exposed to the elements. Over the decades, the binders in that enamel start to dry out and break down, leading to "Oxidation." You'll know it when you see it-the paint turns into a dull, chalky film that leaves color on your hand when you touch it. That *Racing Green Irid* or *Dark Blue Irid* might look like a dusty chalkboard right now, but don't panic; the color is still in there, it's just buried under a layer of "dead" paint.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1968 enamel is simple: **It needs wax or it dies.** If you're touching up a chip or a scratch, you can't just paint over the chalk. You have to "exfoliate" the surface first. Use a fine polishing compound to rub away the oxidized top layer until the true, vibrant pigment underneath starts to shine again. Once you've applied your touch-up, you must seal it. In the 2020s, we have thin paint; in 1968, we had thick, thirsty enamel. Keep it fed with a high-quality wax to prevent the air from eating your finish. If you let it go dry, the oxidation will return, and your Dodge will fade back into the landscape.