Dodge Stratus Sedan Touch Up Paint (27 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Dodge really leaned into the "lifestyle" vibe with the Stratus, offering a whopping 27 colors over its lifespan. They definitely went for it with deep, dramatic tones like Steel Blue Pearl and the multi-layered Inferno Red Pearl Tricoat. Whether your car is wearing the understated Graphite Grey Pearl Metallic or the bold Orange Blast Metallic, you're dealing with a paint catalog that was surprisingly adventurous for a mid-sized sedan.

What to Watch For

Before you get to work, you need to find your "PNT" code. Dodge usually hides this 3-character treasure (look for a sequence like "PS2" or "PEL") on a sticker in the driver's side door jamb or, occasionally, on the radiator support under the hood. While the Stratus is a reliable cruiser, the paint can show its age through clear coat peeling-especially on the roof and trunk-and small "bubble" spots near the door handles. If you see white, flaky edges around a chip, that's just the clear coat reaching its limit; don't worry, it's nothing a steady hand can't improve.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Stratus colors-like Deep Sapphire Blue or Light Almond-feature heavy pearl or metallic flakes, they require a bit of extra "wake-up" time. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes (play a song, it helps!) to ensure those sparkles are evenly distributed. When applying, avoid the temptation to fill a chip with one big "blob" of paint. Instead, dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If it's a deep scratch, wait 20 minutes and apply a second thin layer. It requires patience, but thin layers are the secret to a repair that stays put.