1972 AMC Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The 1972 AMC Vibe

In 1972, Kenosha was punching way above its weight class. While the Big Three were starting to transition into the "Brougham" era of padded vinyl roofs and muted tones, AMC was leaning into the "X" package and keeping the high-impact dream alive with the Javelin and the wonderfully weird Gremlin. Our database captures the essence of that defiant streak with 8 legendary tones. Whether you're spraying the retina-searing Grasshopper Green Metallic, the electric Surfside Turquoise, or the deep, moody Wild Plum, these colors weren't meant to blend into a parking lot-they were meant to start a conversation.

Paint Health Check

We are firmly in the Single Stage Era, my friend. Back then, "Lustre-Gard" acrylic enamel was the king of the assembly line. There's no clear coat here to act as a sacrificial lamb against the sun. That means your 1972 finish is prone to heavy oxidation-that lovely phenomenon where the pigments turn into a dull, chalky powder. If your Bright Red or Orange looks like a pink sidewalk, it's not "peeling" like a 90s wreck; it's literally evaporating. This paint is thick and honest, but it's porous. Without protection, it absorbs the elements until the gloss is gone for good.

Restoration Tip

If you're working with original 1972 paint, your best friend is a high-quality rubbing compound and a steady hand. You have to "cut" through that dead, oxidized surface layer to find the vibrant AMC pigment hiding underneath. Don't be alarmed if your buffing pad turns the color of the car-on a single-stage finish, that's just the dead paint coming off. But here's the salty truth: once you bring that shine back, it needs wax or it dies. Without a clear coat to block UV rays, that finish is naked. Seal it up with a heavy-duty paste wax immediately after polishing to feed the paint, or you'll be looking at a chalkboard again by next summer.