Maserati Chrysler Maserati Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
The Chrysler TC by Maserati is what happens when Detroit muscle puts on a tailored Italian suit. Chrysler gave us 9 distinct colors for this collaboration, and they really went for the "high-end boutique" vibe. Whether you are sporting the deep Royal Cabernet Pearlcoat Metallic, the vibrant Exotic Red, or the rare and cheerful Light Yellow, these shades were designed to look like they belonged on the shores of Lake Como.
What to Watch For
Because these cars were hand-finished, the paint tends to be a bit softer and thinner than your average mass-produced sedan. You might notice the clear coat is a little sensitive to the sun, and that long, low-slung nose is a total magnet for stone chips. Finding your paint code is its own little scavenger hunt: instead of the usual door jamb, look for a metal plate tucked just inside the driver's side hood hinge on the underside of the hood. If it isn't there, check the underside of the trunk lid.
Driveway Repair Tip
Many of these colors, especially the Smoke Quartz Pearl Metallic, are packed with fine metallic flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least two full minutes-it's a workout, but it's the only way to wake up those Italian sparkles. When filling a chip, don't try to fill the "crater" in one go. Use a toothpick to dab in a tiny amount of paint, let it dry for 20 minutes, and repeat. Achieving a perfect level surface requires patience, but thin layers will always look better than one thick blob that never dries quite right.