CAUTION: Due to possible late model change of paint colors, always check each vehicle for its paint
code(s) (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFORMATION/VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL - DESCRIPTION)
or (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFORMATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION) and (Refer to 23 -
BODY/PAINT/PAINT CODE - DESCRIPTION).

EXTERIOR COLORS

EXTERIOR COLOR

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CODE

Deep Molten Red Pearlcoat

BR8

Flame Red Clearcoat

PR4

Light Almond Pearl Metallic Clearcoat

ZKJ

Wildwood Green Pearlcoat

CGJ

Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat

ZBJ

Patriot Blue Pearlcoat

WBT/WB7

Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat

CDM

Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat

WSB/WS2

Black Clearcoat

DX8

Bright White Clearcoat

GW7

INTERIOR COLORS

INTERIOR COLOR

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CODE

Taupe

Dark Slate Gray

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PAINT

DR/DH

PAINT CODE

DESCRIPTION

Exterior vehicle body color(s) are identified on the Vehicle Certification Label (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE
INFORMATION/VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL - DESCRIPTION) or the Body Code Plate (Refer to VEHICLE
DATA/VEHICLE INFORMATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION).

The first digit of the paint code listed on the vehicle indicates the sequence of application, i.e.: P = primary coat, Q
= secondary coat. The color names provided in the Paint and Trim Code Description chart are the same color
names used on most repair product containers (Refer to 23 - BODY/PAINT - SPECIFICATIONS).

BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT FINISH

DESCRIPTION

The original equipment paint finish is a multi step process that involves cleaning, applying electro de-position
(E-coat), anti-chip primer, basecoat, and clearcoat steps.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals, abrasive compounds or harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on the painted surfaces of a vehicle. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to vehicle finish.

On most vehicles a two-part paint application (basecoat/clearcoat) is used. Color paint that is applied to primer is
called basecoat. A clear coat paint is then applied to protect the basecoat from ultraviolet light and to provide a
durable high-gloss finish.

PAINT TOUCH-UP

DESCRIPTION

If the painted metal surface of a vehicle becomes scratched or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as pos-
sible to avoid corrosion.

WARNING: Use an OSHA approved respirator and safety glasses when spraying paint or solvents in a con-
fined area. Failure to follow this warning may result in possible personal injury or death.

When repairing painted metal surfaces, for best results, use MOPAR

Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and

Clear Top Coat (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFORMATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION) for
Body Code Plate information.

STANDARD PROCEDURE

PAINT TOUCH-UP

1. Scrape any loose paint and corrosion from inside the scratch or chip.

WARNING: Avoid prolonged skin contact with petroleum or alcohol–based cleaning solvents. Failure to fol-
low this warning can result in possible personal injury or death.

2. Clean affected area with MOPAR

Tar/Road Oil Remover or equivalent, and allow to dry.

3. Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good surface finish.

The applicator brush should be wet enough to puddle-fill the scratch or chip without running. Do not stroke brush
applicator on body surface. Allow the filler/primer to dry hard.

4. Cover the filler/primer with color touch-up paint. Do not overlap touch-up color onto the original color coat around

the scratch or chip. Butt the new color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke applicator brush on body
surface. Allow touch-up paint to dry hard.

5. On vehicles without clearcoat, the touch-up color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and polished with

rubbing compound.

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6. On vehicles with clearcoat, apply clear top coat to touch-up paint with the same technique as described in Step

4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard. If desired, the clearcoat can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and polished
with rubbing compound.

FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING AND POLISHING

DESCRIPTION

CAUTION: Do not remove more than 0.5 mils of clearcoat finish when sanding, hand buffing or polishing.
Basecoat paint must retain clearcoat for durability.

CAUTION: If the finish has been finesse sanded in the past, it cannot be repeated. Failure to follow this
caution can result in damage to vehicle finish.

NOTE: Finesse sanding should only be performed by a trained automotive paint technician.

Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in a clearcoat or single-stage finish can be reduced with light finesse
sanding, hand buffing and polishing. Use a Paint Thickness Gauge #PR-ETG-2X or equivalent to determine
clearcoat or single-stage paint thickness before and after the repair.

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