Isuzu Impulse Touch Up Paint (59 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Isuzu didn't just make a sporty hatchback; they gave us a palette that would make a sunset jealous. With 60 recorded colors, they really went for it. You'll find everything from the sophisticated Bordeaux Red Metallic and Gothic Brown Metallic to the outright adventurous Orchid Pink Metallic and Sparky Blue. Whether your Impulse is dressed in a classic Ebony Black or the rare Champagne Beige, you're driving a piece of 80s and 90s design history.

What to Watch For

Before you pop that touch-up cap, you need to find your "North Star"-the paint code. On an Impulse, this is usually hiding on a metal ID plate located on the firewall inside the engine compartment, though you might also find it on the driver's side door jamb or tucked inside the glovebox.

Keep an eye out for the "Great Fade." Those beautiful reds, like Vivid Red and Torch Red, are notorious for soaking up the sun and getting a little tired over the decades. You'll also likely see some clear coat peeling on the roof or rock chips congregating on the nose of the hood. Don't worry, though-this isn't a disaster; it's just the car showing its age, and it's nothing a steady hand can't improve.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because many Impulse colors-like Matterhorn Silver or Iron Gray Metallic-rely on heavy metallic flakes, your bottle is basically a snow globe. Shake that touch-up pen or bottle for at least 60 full seconds to wake up those sparkles. When you apply the paint, think "thin layers." Instead of one big "blob" to fill a chip, dab a tiny amount in the center and let it flow to the edges. If you're working with one of those older reds, remember that matching the depth requires patience; a second thin coat after the first has dried usually does the trick.