1970 Dodge Touch Up Paint (44 OEM Colors)

The 1970 Dodge Vibe

Welcome to 1970, the year Dodge decided that if the engine was going to scream, the paint might as well yell back. This was the peak of the "High Impact" era, where you'd see a Challenger in Plum Crazy or Panther Pink sitting right next to a D-Series truck in Hemi Orange. With 44 colors in our database for this year alone, Dodge wasn't just selling transportation; they were selling a sensory overload. Whether it was the psychedelic glow of Go Mango or the rugged reliability of Arctic Blue on a work truck, these finishes were designed to be noticed from three blocks away-long before you heard the rumble of the V8.

Paint Health Check

We're deep in the Single Stage Era here. Back in '70, Dodge was spraying heavy-duty acrylic enamel. This stuff was tough, but it didn't have a clear coat to hide behind. If your Dodge has spent any significant time under the sun, you're likely looking at a "chalky" finish. That's not just dirt; it's oxidation. The binders in the paint have literally dried out and died, leaving a layer of white, powdery pigment on the surface. Because there's no clear coat to peel, the paint doesn't delaminate-it just gets tired. If you see your Bright Green or Dark Burnt Orange looking more like a chalkboard than a car, your paint is gasping for air.

Restoration Tip

The beauty of 1970 single-stage paint is that it's remarkably forgiving if you know how to talk to it. Before you touch up a chip, you have to get rid of that "dead" oxidized layer, or your new paint won't bond worth a lick. Give the area a firm but careful polish to reveal the true color hidden underneath the chalk. Once you've made your repair, remember the golden rule for this era: It needs wax or it dies. Without a factory clear coat, a high-quality wax is the only thing standing between your Lime Green and the elements. Keep it sealed, and that pigment will stay as deep and loud as the day it left the factory.