Plymouth Valiant Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Plymouth Valiant didn't just offer a color palette; it offered a time capsule. With 22 recorded colors, Plymouth really leaned into the "Polychromatic" (Poly) era. We aren't just talking about blue and green; we're talking about Turbine Bronze Poly, the groovy Medium Avocado Green Poly, and the vibrant Hawaiian Blue. Whether your Valiant is a sensible Satin Beige or a bold Matador Red, these cars were designed to stand out in a supermarket parking lot.

What to Watch For

To find your specific shade, head to the engine bay. Look for a small metal "fender tag" screwed onto the driver-side inner fender (the metal shelf next to the engine). On the bottom row of that tag, look for the word "PAINT"-your three-digit code (like GW3 or LL1) will be right there.

Because many Valiants originally used single-stage paint, you'll likely notice "chalking"-that's when the paint surface turns into a fine white powder. You might also see "crow's feet," which are tiny cracks caused by decades of the hood heating up and cooling down. These aren't dealbreakers, but they do mean the surface needs to be squeaky clean before you start your repair. If you're working with a "Poly" or metallic color, matching the original shimmer requires patience, but it is well within your reach.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you are using a touch-up bottle on a "Poly" color, your biggest secret weapon is time-specifically, shaking time. Those tiny metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake that paint for at least two full minutes until your arm is tired, then shake it for one more.

When you're ready to apply, don't try to fill a chip in one go. If you drop a big glob of metallic paint into a hole, the flakes will "sink" and make the spot look darker than the rest of the car. Instead, apply a very thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and add another. This keeps the sparkles suspended exactly where they need to be to catch the light.