Dodge Conquest Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
The Dodge Conquest is a bit of an 80s icon, and back then, they really went for it in the paint department. With 32 recorded colors, you've got everything from the understated Kaiser Silver Metallic to the "look at me" San Marino Yellow and the exotic-sounding Sarajevo White. Whether you're rocking Atlantic Blue Metallic or the earthy Medium Brown Metallic, these cars were built to stand out in a parking lot full of boxy sedans.
What to Watch For
Before you start dabbling with that touch-up brush, you need to find your "North Star"-the paint code. On a Conquest, don't just look in the usual spots. You'll likely find the color code plate on the driver's door jamb, but if it's not there, pop the hood and check the radiator support. Look for a three-digit code that might start with a letter like 'P' or 'Q'.
Because these cars have been out in the wild for a few decades, keep an eye on the roof and hood. The clear coat on these older models tends to get a little tired and can start to flake or "cloud up" from years of sunbathing. If you have one of the red shades, like Safari Red or Seychelles Red Metallic, you might notice they've shifted toward a matte pink over time-red paint loves to soak up UV rays, so it needs a little extra love to keep its depth.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many Conquest colors are metallics-like that Valencia Gold or Eiger Silver-your biggest challenge is the "settle." Those tiny metallic flakes like to nap at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes-long after your arm starts to get tired-to wake up those sparkles.
When you're filling a chip, remember that "less is more." Instead of trying to fill a hole in one go, dab a tiny drop into the center and let it flow to the edges. If the color looks a bit different at first, don't panic; metallic paints require patience and often look their best once they've fully dried and had a chance to catch the light.