2009 Chrysler Touch Up Paint (28 OEM Colors)

The 2009 Chrysler Vibe

Welcome to 2009, the year the "New Chrysler" was fighting for its life while trying to look like a million bucks on a budget. The 300C was still busy pretending to be a baby Bentley in Brilliant Black Pearl, and the PT Cruiser was taking its final, agonizingly slow victory lap in shades like Surf Blue Pearl and Melbourne Green. We've got 28 colors in the vault for this era-a surprisingly gutsy palette for a company going through a bankruptcy. Whether you're patching up the family's Town & Country or keeping a Cool Vanilla Sebring from looking like a neglected rental, you've got variety on your side.

Paint Health Check

We are firmly in the Thin Paint Era, my friend. In 2009, the robots at the factory were programmed for "efficiency," which is just a fancy way of saying they were stingy with the clear coat. You've probably noticed some "orange peel" texture or a roof that's starting to look a little chalky on the edges. These cars were sprayed with just enough material to survive the showroom floor, meaning stone chips on your Bright Silver Metallic hood aren't just an eyesore-they're an invitation for the clear coat to start delaminating like a bad sunburn. If you don't catch those chips early, the clear will lift away from the base, and once that starts, there's no invitation back.

Restoration Tip

When you're tackling a repair on these late-2000s Chryslers, remember the "Salty Painter's" golden rule: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. Since the factory finish is notoriously thin, a massive glob of touch-up paint will stand out like a sore thumb. Apply your color in thin, patient passes to match the shallow depth of the original finish. If you're working with one of the pearl effects like Deep Water Blue, light layers are the only way to get those metallic flakes to lay down correctly without looking like a dark, muddy spot.