2015 Jeep Cherokee Paint Codes: Find Your Perfect Match

Quick reference

Where to find your paint code

For your 2015 Jeep Cherokee, the paint code is usually located on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb. Open the driver's door and look for a label (often white or silver) on the door frame itself, or on the edge of the door. This sticker contains various information about your vehicle, including the VIN, manufacturing date, and typically a section for "Paint" or "EXT PNT" followed by a three-character code. This three-character code is your paint code. It may also be listed on the build sheet or original window sticker for your vehicle.

Best touch-up paint sources

When it comes to touching up scratches or chips on your 2015 Jeep Cherokee, several reputable sources can provide a good color match:

• Dupli-Color: A widely available brand that offers touch-up paint in pens, bottles, and aerosol cans. You can often find Dupli-Color products at automotive parts stores like AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, and O'Reilly Auto Parts.
• AutomotiveTouchup: This company specializes in custom-mixed touch-up paint for virtually every make and model. They use your specific paint code to create a precise match and offer a variety of application options, including pens, bottles with brushes, and spray cans.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Tcoat is another excellent option for custom-mixed paint. They often provide a high-quality match, especially for complex colors, and can be a good choice if you're looking for a more professional finish.
• Dealer: Your local Jeep dealership can also provide touch-up paint pens or kits specifically formulated for your vehicle's color. While sometimes a bit more expensive, this ensures you're getting the exact OEM color.

How to use touch-up paint

Achieving a seamless repair with touch-up paint requires a few simple steps:

1. Clean: Thoroughly clean the area around the scratch or chip with soap and water, then an automotive degreaser or rubbing alcohol. Ensure the surface is completely dry.
2. Primer (if needed): For deeper scratches that expose bare metal or plastic, apply a thin layer of primer. Allow it to dry completely according to the product instructions.
3. Base Coat: Apply thin, even coats of your paint color. For pens or bottles, dab the paint into the scratch, avoiding over-application. For spray cans, hold the can about 6-8 inches away and use short, even passes. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next, building up the color gradually until it matches the surrounding paint.
4. Clear Coat: Once the base coat is dry, apply a clear coat to protect the paint and restore the original gloss. Again, apply thin, even layers and allow adequate drying time between coats.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Pearl and tri-coat paints, like some of the options on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee (e.g., Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl), can be more challenging to match perfectly due to their multi-layered nature. These paints typically consist of a base color, a pearl or mica mid-coat that provides depth and shimmer, and a final clear coat.

• Layering is Key: When touching up pearl or tri-coat paints, it's crucial to apply each layer (base, pearl/mid-coat, clear) in very thin, even coats, allowing sufficient drying time between each. The pearl effect is built up through numerous thin layers.
• Practice First: If possible, practice on a hidden area or a test panel to get a feel for how the paint applies and how many layers you need to achieve the desired effect.
• Blend Carefully: For larger repairs, blending the edges of your touch-up into the surrounding original paint can help minimize the appearance of a difference. This requires a delicate touch and often specialized blending agents.
• Consult a Professional: For significant damage on pearl or tri-coat finishes, it's often best to consult a professional body shop. They have the expertise and equipment to properly apply these complex paint systems for an invisible repair.

Never invent codes — if uncertain on a specific color, list the well-known popular colors only and tell the reader to confirm via VIN at dealer or paint supplier.

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