Dodge Pickup Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Dodge certainly didn't play it safe when it came to their truck palette. With 69 colors on record, they really went for it-covering the spectrum from the classic, boardroom-ready Formal Black to the "look-at-me" high-impact shades like Bright Yellow, Impact Orange, and Graphic Blue. Whether your truck is dressed in the rugged Canyon Red Metallic or the sophisticated Nightwatch Blue, Dodge made sure their pickups stood out in the parking lot and the pasture alike.
What to Watch For
While these trucks are built "Ram Tough," the paint can sometimes be a bit of a sensitive soul. Many owners deal with what we call the "Dodge Sunburn," where the clear coat on the hood or roof decides it's had enough of the sun and starts to flake away. You might also notice the front nose of the truck acting as a magnet for rock chips. To find your specific color match, start your search at the driver's side door jamb on the safety certification sticker-look for a three-digit code next to "PNT." If your truck is playing hard to get, check the metal plate on the radiator support under the hood or, in some models, a sticker hidden inside the glove box.
Driveway Repair Tip
Because so many of these colors-like Teal Frost Metallic or Crimson Red Metallic-are packed with tiny metallic flakes, they need a little extra love before they leave the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least two full minutes to wake up those sparkles; if you don't, the color might look a bit "flat." When you're filling in a chip, resist the urge to glob it on. Apply a thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. Getting a perfect match with these deep metallics requires patience, but taking it slow prevents that "beaded-up" look and keeps your repair looking smooth.