1993 Chevrolet Touch Up Paint (137 OEM Colors)

The 1993 Chevrolet Vibe

1993 was a year of identity crises at the dealership. You had the Corvette looking like a low-slung rocket in Torch Red, while right next to it, the Geo Metro was doing its level best to look like a real car in Arctic White. It was the era of the "everything" lineup-from the rugged S Series and Full-Size Pick-Ups that defined the American job site to the Asuna GT and Geo Tracker that brought a little weirdness to the suburbs. We've tracked down the 13 essential tones that defined this year. Whether you're matching the Indigo Metallic on an Astro van or the Light Driftwood Metallic that seemed to be the mandatory color for every G Series van in the tri-state area, these are the shades that survived the decade of grunge and neon.

Paint Health Check

If you're driving a '93, you are living in the heart of "The Peeling Era." This was the dawn of the mass-market clear coat, and let's just say the factory hadn't quite mastered the chemistry of the bond. Back then, they were experimenting with new primer processes, and the result is what we call "delamination"-or as I like to call it, the "GM Sunburn." If your Blazer or Fleet Truck has been sitting under the sun, that clear coat is likely flaking off in sheets, especially on the horizontal surfaces like the hood and roof. The Silver Metallic and darker reds are the usual suspects; once a chip opens up, the UV rays sneak under the clear and start lifting it away from the base color like an old sticker.

Restoration Tip

With a 1993 factory finish, speed is your only friend. Because this era is prone to delamination, an open stone chip isn't just an eyesore-it's a gateway drug for clear coat failure. Moisture and air will get between those layers and start the "peeling" process. My advice? Seal every tiny chip immediately. When you're using our touch-up, make sure to lightly feather the edges of the failing clear coat with a fine-grit abrasive before applying your color. This helps the new paint "bridge" the gap and prevents the original clear from lifting further. Don't wait until your roof looks like a topographical map; seal those chips before the delamination demon takes the whole panel.