Dodge Ramcharger Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Dodge didn't just build a truck with the Ramcharger; they built a rolling gallery of the late 20th century. With 21 recorded colors, they really went for it, offering everything from the rugged Dark Forest Green Metallic to the surprisingly upscale Garnet Pearl Metallic. Whether you're rocking the Diamond Blue Metallic or the earthy Desert Brown Metallic, these colors were designed to look just as good covered in mud as they did in a dealership showroom.
What to Watch For
Now, let's be real: Dodge clear coats from this era have a bit of a reputation for "calling it quits" early. You might notice some chalking or peeling on the hood and roof-often jokingly called "clear coat cancer" by the community. Don't sweat it; it's just the truck showing its age, and it is something we can definitely tidy up. To find your specific color match, check the driver's side door jamb for the VIN sticker; you're looking for a three-digit code next to the "PNT" heading. If the sun has bleached that sticker white, take a peek under the hood-the code is often stamped on a metal "Equipment Identification" tag located on the radiator support or the firewall.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since many of these shades-like Sterling Metallic or Twilight Blue Pearl Metallic-are packed with flake, the magic is all in the mix. Those tiny metallic sparkles love to settle at the bottom of the bottle while sitting on a shelf. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds (set a timer!) to wake them up. When you apply the paint, remember: light layers are your best friend. If you put on one thick "glop," the metallic flakes will sink and make the spot look darker than the rest of the truck. Two thin coats will help those sparkles sit right on the surface where they belong.