Plymouth Prowler Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Plymouth didn't just build a car with the Prowler; they built a rolling tribute to the American hot rod. With 12 colors recorded, they really went for it-refusing to let this car blend into a sea of beige. From the legendary Prowler Purple Metallic that launched the car to the eye-searing Inca Gold Pearl Metallic and the ocean-deep Shark Blue Pearl, these shades were designed to be noticed. Whether you're rocking the classic Prowler Red or the later Deep Candy Red Pearl, your car has more personality in its gas cap than most modern SUVs have in their entire frames.
What to Watch For
The Prowler is a unique beast because it's a mix of aluminum panels (like the hood and doors) and composite plastics (like those iconic cycle fenders). Because of this "mixed media" construction, keep a close eye on the door handles and hinges; you might see small bubbles forming where the paint is reacting to the metal underneath. Don't panic-it's a common beauty mark on these cars. When you're ready to fix a chip, you'll find your 3-character paint code (look for labels like PYJ or TH7) on the Safety Certification Label located on the driver's side door pillar. If it's not there, check the firewall under the hood.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many Prowler colors are "Pearls" or "Metallics," they contain tiny flakes of mica and metal that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. If you just open the cap and start dabbing, you'll get a flat color that doesn't shine. Shake that touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-seriously, time it-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, think "thin and patient." These high-pigment pearls look best when built up in two or three whisper-thin layers rather than one big, heavy drop. Give each layer ten minutes to dry, and you'll see that factory depth start to return.