2021 Chrysler Touch Up Paint (27 OEM Colors)

The 2021 Chrysler Vibe

Welcome to 2021, where the 300 Series was still holding it down for the "large and in charge" sedan crowd and the Pacifica was redefining the school run with more style than a minivan has any right to have. This wasn't the era of boring choices, either. Our database shows a massive 26 colors for this year-everything from the sinister Sinamon Stick Metallic and Frost Bite Pearl to that flat, tactical look of Ceramic Gray. It was a time when Chrysler decided that if the world was going to be weird, your car might as well look spectacular.

Paint Health Check

We're firmly in the Thin Paint Era now. Back in the day, we used to say you could practically lean a ladder against a car without scratching it; today, if a robot can apply it with micron-precision, they're going to use as little as possible to save a buck. While these high-tech pearls like Ivory Pearl Tricoat look deep enough to swim in, the actual clear coat is often thinner than a diner napkin. If you're driving a Pacifica, keep a sharp eye on the hood and the liftgate edges-these modern rigs are prone to "Robot Efficiency" chips where the paint is stretched thin over the panels, and once a rock finds a weakness, it starts a race to the metal.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing a chip on a 2021, remember: the factory didn't use a brush, and neither should you-at least not like you're painting a fence. Because the factory layers are so thin, a giant "blob" of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. Build your layers slowly. Use a fine-tip applicator to place a tiny amount of pigment into the crater, let it dry, and repeat until it's level. Don't try to fill the whole canyon in one shot or you'll end up with a high spot that'll haunt your dreams every time the sun hits that Diamond Black Crystal.