AMC Encore Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The AMC Encore might have been a humble hatch, but the factory palette suggests they were aiming for the stars. With 15 total colors recorded, AMC really went for it in the mid-80s. You've got everything from the posh-sounding Florentine Gold Metallic to the vibrant Adriatic Blue Pearl Metallic and the wonderfully era-appropriate Orange Bronze Metallic. Whether you're rocking the "Low Gloss Black Accent" trim or a full coat of "Sebring Red," your Encore was designed to stand out in the Sears parking lot.

What to Watch For

Now, let's be real: 1980s paint wasn't exactly bulletproof. Because the Encore was a collaboration between AMC and Renault, the paint layers can be a bit thin compared to modern standards. You'll likely notice the clear coat starting to get "flakey" or peeling on the roof and hood-sun exposure is the main culprit here.

Before you start, you need your code. Unlike modern cars that hide it in the door jamb, the Encore keeps its secrets under the hood. Look for a small metal identification tag riveted to the radiator support bracket or the firewall (the metal wall behind the engine). You're looking for a three-digit or three-letter sequence that matches your color name.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since 10 of those 15 colors are Metallics or Pearls, your biggest challenge is "the settle." All those tiny metallic flakes like to sink to the bottom of the bottle while it sits on your shelf. To get a perfect match, shake your touch-up bottle or pen for a full 60 seconds-and I mean "maraca-player-in-a-Vegas-show" levels of shaking.

When you apply it, don't try to fill the chip in one big glob. Think "thin layers." Dab a tiny amount in the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If the chip is deep, wait 20 minutes and do a second thin layer. It requires some patience, but your Encore will thank you for not giving it a "polka-dot" finish.