AMC Alliance Touch Up Paint (26 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

AMC and Renault teamed up to give us 26 distinct colors for the Alliance, and they truly leaned into that quintessential '80s palette. We're talking about everything from the sophisticated Coffee and Buff Yellow to the surprisingly flashy Flash Red Pearl Metallic. Whether your Alliance is a sensible Almond Beige or a shimmering Diamond Blue Metallic, these cars were proof that economy didn't have to mean boring.

What to Watch For

Because the Alliance was a bit of a Franco-American experiment, the paint can be a little temperamental. You'll likely notice the clear coat starting to look "chalky" or even flaking off in thin, potato-chip-like layers on the hood and roof-this was a classic 1980s growing pain as manufacturers moved to new paint formulas. To find your specific match, pop the hood and look at the passenger side radiator support (that metal bar running across the front). You're looking for a small metal "oval plate"; your paint code is usually a three-digit number or a short alphanumeric string stamped right on there.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Alliance colors are heavy on the metallics-like Ice Blue or Florentine Gold-your biggest hurdle is "flake settle." If you're using a touch-up bottle, shake it for at least two full minutes (long after you hear the mixing ball start rattling) to ensure those tiny sparkles are evenly distributed. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Drip a tiny amount of paint onto the center of the spot and let it spread itself out. If you need more height, wait 15 minutes and add a second thin layer. It takes a little more time, but it keeps the repair flush with the rest of the car.