Dodge Ram Pick-up Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Dodge clearly didn't want your Ram to blend into the background. With 33 recorded colors, they covered the entire spectrum from the "let's get to work" Bright White to the "look at me" Hemi Orange and Solar Yellow. Whether you're rocking the deep, sophisticated Patriot Blue Pearl or the aggressive Flame Red, Dodge really went for it. They even provided a library of matte finishes for those who prefer their truck to look like a stealth bomber. Whatever shade you have, it's a lot of metal to cover, but don't let the size of the truck intimidate you.
What to Watch For
Rams are legendary for a specific type of "sunburn"-that dreaded clear coat peeling that usually starts on the roof or the center of the hood. If you see little bubbles starting to form, especially around the door handles or wheel arches, catch them early! To find your specific color match, open the driver's side door and look at the manufacturer's sticker on the jamb. You're looking for a three-digit code next to the letters PNT (like PS2 for silver or PX8 for black). If it's not there, pop the hood and check the radiator support or the firewall; Dodge likes to hide those codes in a few different spots.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many Ram colors involve "Pearl" or "Metallic" (we're looking at you, Atlantic Blue Pearl), your secret weapon is the shake. Shake that touch-up bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those tiny metallic flakes so they don't all sit at the bottom. When you're applying the paint to those big, vertical door panels, remember that gravity is your enemy. Use several thin, "dry" layers rather than one big, juicy glob. It requires a bit of patience, but it's the difference between a repair that disappears and a vertical drip that looks like your truck is crying.