Isuzu Flare Red (831/R904) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color captures the high-energy spirit of the early nineties when the Rodeo and the open-top Amigo were the faces of the SUV boom. It is a loud, unapologetic red that was built to look just as good covered in mud as it did on a coastal highway. Because it was essentially a flagship shade for the 1991 model year, you will see it most often on the adventure-focused Pickup and the sporty Impulse. It has a pure, saturated quality that lacks the complexity of modern multi-coat finishes, making it a definitive throwback to the era of bold, primary-colored off-roaders.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning it contains no metallic flakes or pearl additives. While this makes it easier to apply without worrying about the finish looking blotchy or striped, solid reds are notoriously sensitive to UV exposure. Since your car has likely been on the road since the early nineties, the original paint may have oxidized or faded into a lighter, chalky orange-red. When you apply fresh paint to a vehicle of this age, the new pigment will often appear darker and deeper than the weathered surface surrounding it. A thorough polishing of the original paint before you start can help bridge that gap and ensure the best possible match.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint code on a metal plate located on the firewall in the engine compartment or on a sticker inside the glove box. Before you spray or dab Isuzu Flare Red (check for code 831/R904), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Red pigments are heavy and tend to settle at the bottom of the container, so thorough mixing is the only way to get the correct saturation. Test the color on the included card to see how it looks once dry before you move to the car. To avoid runs, keep the container moving and apply several light layers rather than one heavy one. Allow at least ten minutes of drying time between each coat in a covered garage or a patch of shade.