AMC Concord Touch Up Paint (40 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

American Motors Corporation really swung for the fences with the Concord, recording 40 different colors over its run. They truly embraced the era's love for earth tones and bold statements-we're talking about everything from the sophisticated British Bronze Metallic and Sable Brown Metallic to the "look-at-me" Saxon Yellow and Firecracker Red. Whether your Concord is a humble sedan or the wood-paneled wagon of your dreams, they definitely "went for it" with a palette that captures the transition from 1970s funk to 1980s prep.

What to Watch For

Since most Concords were born between 1978 and 1983, that paint has seen some things. Paint from this era-especially the non-metallics-tends to get a bit "thirsty" or chalky as it ages in the sun. You'll mostly notice thinning or fading on the top of the hood and the roof. To find your specific color match, go on a scavenger hunt for the metal body tag; it's usually riveted to the driver's side door pillar or tucked away on the firewall inside the engine bay. It might be covered in forty years of road grime, so give it a gentle wipe to reveal those three-character codes.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because your Concord likely sports one of those glorious metallic finishes like Topaz Gold Metallic or Mist Silver Metallic, your biggest hurdle is the "settle." Those tiny metallic flakes like to sink to the bottom of the bottle. Before you touch it to the car, shake your paint pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-and then do it for another 30 just to be sure. When you apply it, think "thin and patient." Use a tiny dab to fill the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If you try to do it all in one thick blob, it'll end up looking like a grape, so stick to light layers!