Plymouth Champ Touch Up Paint (33 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Plymouth Champ might have been a humble import-fighter, but Plymouth certainly didn't hold back on the palette. With 33 colors recorded, they really went for it-offering everything from the bold Safari Red and Sanmarino Yellow to the more "of-its-era" Corsica Brown Metallic and La Havre Beige. Whether yours is a bright 80s survivor or a muted metallic, there's a lot of personality packed into those small body panels.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbling with that touch-up brush, you need to find your code. On the Champ, Plymouth liked to play hide-and-seek: check the driver's door jamb first, but if it's not there, look under the hood on the radiator support. Be prepared to wipe away some old engine grime; they often tucked the tag right where grease likes to settle.

In terms of wear, keep an eye on the roof and the tops of the fenders. These cars were born right as paint formulas were changing, meaning the clear coat can get a bit "thirsty" and start to flake or turn cloudy if it's spent too much time in the sun. If you're working with Safari Red or any of the metallic blues, you might notice the color looks a bit lighter than your new bottle-that's just the sun having its way over the decades.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Champ colors are metallics (like Silver Metallic or Atlantic Blue), your best friend is the "shake." Don't just give the bottle a wiggle; shake it for a full two minutes to make sure the metallic flakes are actually suspended in the paint. When you apply it, think "less is more." Use the very tip of your brush to dab the center of the chip and let the paint flow to the edges. If the chip is deep, it requires patience-wait 20 minutes and add a second tiny drop rather than trying to fill the whole crater in one go. Light layers stay put; big blobs tend to sag.