Dodge Ram 50 Touch Up Paint (17 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Dodge and their partners at Mitsubishi didn't hold back on the palette for the Ram 50. With 17 recorded colors, they really went for it, offering everything from the vibrant San Marino Yellow to the surprisingly elegant Emerald Green Pearl. Whether you're driving a truck painted in California Red or the sophisticated Grace Silver Metallic, these compact pickups had a lot more "flair" than your average 80s workhorse. It wasn't just "white" either-they gave us Sophia White, because even a farm truck deserves a little class.

What to Watch For

Because these trucks were built in an era of changing paint formulas, the clear coat can be a little temperamental. You'll often see "sunburn" (fading or peeling) on the hood and roof where the UV rays have been doing their worst for thirty years. To find your specific match, skip the door jamb first and head straight for the engine bay. Look for a small metal ID plate riveted to the center of the firewall (the back wall of the engine compartment) or tucked onto the radiator core support near the headlights. If it's on the radiator support, it might be hiding under a layer of old grease, so give it a quick wipe to reveal that three-character code.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of the many metallic or pearl options, like Caledonia Blue Metallic, your touch-up bottle is basically a tiny snow globe of sparkle. Shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds *after* you hear the mixing ball start rattling to make sure those flakes are evenly spread. When you go to apply it, resist the urge to fill a chip in one thick "blob." Instead, use the tip of your applicator to dab a paper-thin layer into the center of the chip. Let it dry, then come back for a second pass. Since these older paints have aged in the sun, getting a perfect look requires patience, but thin layers will always get you closer to a factory finish than a heavy hand.