Dodge Ram Van Touch Up Paint (21 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Dodge served up a healthy 21 colors for the Ram Van, ranging from the utilitarian Bright White to the surprisingly poetic Light Tundra Metallic. They really leaned into the earthy aesthetic during this era-if you aren't driving a Walnut Brown Metallic or Desert Brown van, you're probably rocking one of the three different shades of Tundra. It's a color palette that says, "I have work to do, but I might go camping afterward."

What to Watch For

If you own one of these, you've likely noticed the "Chrysler Clear Coat Exodus." These vans are famous for paint that decides to part ways with the primer, especially on the flat surfaces like the roof and the hood. You might also see small bubbles forming around the door handles or the roof gutters. Before you start, find your paint code-it's usually hiding on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb (look for the "PNT" code). If it's not there, check the metal radiator support under the hood.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many Ram Van colors are heavy on the metallic (looking at you, Charcoal Gray and Twilight Blue), your best friend is a vigorous 60-second shake of the bottle. Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom like lead weights. When using your touch-up brush, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop one big "blob" in, the metallics will sink and the color will look too dark. Instead, dab in a thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then come back for a second pass. It requires patience, but it keeps the "sparkle" even with the rest of the van.