Isuzu Coral Reef (805/R906) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Amigo was built for the beach and the backroads, and nothing captures that early 90s energy like this shade. It is a bright, punchy tone that sits right on the line between a deep pink and a vibrant red. Since your car has likely spent three decades under the sun, the original finish has probably lost some of its factory bite. This color was the soul of the 1992 and 1993 model years, turning a rugged little 4x4 into a rolling summer vacation. When you repair a chip today, you are not just fixing a spot; you are bringing back the saturation that made these trucks stand out in the first place.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is good news for your repair. You do not have to worry about metallic flakes standing up on end or looking like dark stripes if they land the wrong way. However, solid reds and corals are notorious for fading into a chalky pink over time. Because of this, the fresh paint in your hand might look darker than the rest of the hood. This is a pigment-heavy color, and those heavy red particles love to settle at the bottom of the container while it sits on your shelf.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Isuzu Coral Reef (check for code 805/R906), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You should find your paint code plate on the engine firewall, typically toward the passenger side or the middle. Once you have the surface clean, test the color on the included card to see how well it matches your current level of fade. If you are using a can, keep the container moving in steady passes to avoid puddles. If you are using a pen or brush, apply thin layers rather than one thick glob. Give each layer enough drying time so it does not pull the previous coat off the metal. Work in a cool garage or the shade to keep the paint from drying too fast and leaving a rough texture.