Isuzu Bordeaux Red Metallic (1071/P1) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you are staring at a classic Trooper or a Giugiaro-styled Impulse, you already know this color defines an era of rugged sophistication. This is not a bright, loud red. It is a deep, wine-soaked hue that gave the early 1980s Isuzu lineup a premium edge. On the I-Mark or the P'up truck, it provides a grounded, muscular appearance that hides light road grime surprisingly well. Because your vehicle has likely seen four decades of sun, the original finish might look a bit darker or flatter than the fresh paint in your hand, but the depth is still there.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to catch the light and provide that signature depth. Metallics are notoriously picky. If you hold your hand still for too long, the flakes will cluster and create dark, blotchy patches or "stripes" in the finish. Before you spray or dab Isuzu Bordeaux Red Metallic (check for code 1071/P1), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure those flakes are suspended evenly. To get a consistent look, you must maintain a steady flow and keep the container moving across the surface in even passes.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint code on a metal ID plate riveted to the firewall inside the engine garage, though occasionally Isuzu tucked it into the glove box. Before you commit to the metal, test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flake settles. Since this is an older color, it often requires a clear coat to bring out the "metallic" shimmer and match the gloss of the surrounding panels. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers-patience is the only way to avoid runs. If you are using a pen or brush for small chips, dab the paint rather than wiping it to keep the metallic particles from dragging into a smear.