AMC Pacer Touch Up Paint (52 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The AMC Pacer didn't just break the mold for car design; it broke the crayon box, too. AMC gave us a staggering 52 colors for this "Flying Fishbowl," ranging from the pristine Olympic White to the unapologetically 1970s Sun Orange and the legendary Limefire Metallic. Whether your Pacer looks like a rolling citrus fruit or a dignified gentleman in British Bronze Metallic, they really went for it with this palette.

What to Watch For

Finding your paint code on a Pacer is a bit of a scavenger hunt. Instead of looking in the door jamb like a modern car, pop the hood. You are looking for a metal "Body Identification Plate" riveted to the top of the firewall (the metal wall between the engine and the cabin), usually on the driver's side.

Because these cars have more glass than a greenhouse, the paint on the hood and roof takes a beating from the sun. You'll often find the paint feels "chalky" or has faded significantly compared to the door jambs. Also, keep a close eye on the metal right next to those massive window seals; moisture loves to hide there, leading to small paint bubbles that need a quick touch-up before they grow.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since many Pacer colors from this era are metallics-like Saxon Yellow or Silver Frost-your biggest challenge is the "shimmer." Before you touch the car, shake your touch-up bottle or pen for a full two minutes. You want to hear that little agitator ball doing work! This ensures the metallic flakes aren't all sitting at the bottom. When you apply it, use the "dab" method: place a tiny drop in the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If you try to "paint" a line with a brush, you'll end up with a streak; let gravity and the paint's own surface tension do the heavy lifting for you.