2001 Mitsubishi Touch Up Paint (38 OEM Colors)

The 2001 Mitsubishi Vibe

Welcome to 2001-the year the Fast and the Furious made the Eclipse a household name and the Montero Sport was the king of the suburban driveway. Looking at our database of survivors, it's clear Mitsubishi had a bit of an obsession with the extremes. We've got a heavy-hitter list of whites and blacks, from the crisp Sophia White to the deep, moody Kalapana Black. If you weren't trying to blend into a snowstorm or disappear into the night, you were likely rocking Rio Red Metallic or the peak-2001 Fraser Beige Metallic. It was an era of clean lines and "tuner" aspirations, where even a Galant felt like it could have a secret turbo hidden somewhere.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's get real about "The Peeling Era." If your 2001 Mitsubishi has spent any significant time under the sun, you're likely dealing with delamination. Back then, the industry was still perfecting the bond between the color and the clear coat, and Mitsubishi was a frequent offender. You'll know the signs: the hood or roof starts looking like a shedding lizard, where the clear coat turns cloudy and begins to flake off in brittle sheets. Once that clear coat fails, the base color underneath-especially on shades like Pyreness Black Pearl-is left defenseless against the elements and will oxidize faster than a cheap beach chair.

Restoration Tip

If you catch a rock chip on your Lancer or Mirage, do not wait. In this era, a chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an invitation for moisture to get under the clear coat and start lifting it from the base. When you use our touch-up kit, don't just "blob" the center of the chip. Lightly sand the jagged edges of the surrounding clear coat with a fine-grit paper first. This creates a smooth transition and allows our specialized paint to seal the "wound" and lock down the edges of the factory clear, preventing that localized chip from turning into a roof-wide peel.