1992 Buick Touch Up Paint (46 OEM Colors)

The 1992 Buick Vibe

1992 was the year Buick doubled down on "quiet luxury"-meaning big velvet seats, suspension that felt like a cloud, and enough hood length to host a dinner party. Whether you were piloting the stately 1992 Optima or one of the classic "All Other Models" like the legendary Roadmaster or Park Avenue, you were making a statement. In our database, we've focused on the survivors: Black and White. While the experimental teals and mauves of the early '90s often faded into a hazy memory, these two pillars of the Buick palette were the only ones tough enough to handle the decade with their dignity intact.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of The Peeling Era. By 1992, the factory had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system, but the chemistry was still a work in progress. The biggest villain here is "Delamination." You've seen it-that's when the clear coat decides to divorce the basecoat, flaking off in translucent sheets like a bad sunburn on a tourist. On these Buicks, it usually starts on the horizontal surfaces like the hood and the trunk. If you see a cloudy spot or a tiny "lift" at the edge of a rock chip, the clear is already losing its grip.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1992 paint: Seal chips immediately. On these older clear coat systems, a rock chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an entry point for moisture to get under the clear and start the peeling process. When you're touching up a spot, make sure you clean the area thoroughly to remove any "chalky" residue from the failing clear. And a word to the wise from the shop floor: go easy with the buffer. The factory clear on these wasn't applied with a heavy hand, and it's likely thinner now than it was when Clinton took office. Build your layers slowly, and don't try to "level" a repair with aggressive sanding, or you'll burn through the basecoat before you can say "Dynaride."