1997 Buick Touch Up Paint (34 OEM Colors)

The 1997 Buick Vibe

1997 was the year Buick decided everyone-from the golf course starter to the bank VP-deserved a rolling lounge chair. Whether you were piloting a Park Avenue, a sleek Riviera, or the redesigned Regal, the vibe was pure executive comfort. While the streets were flooded with beige and forest green back then, we've focused our vault on the survivors, like the classic Black. In '97, a black Buick wasn't just a car; it was a statement that you'd arrived, even if you were only going fifteen miles per hour in the fast lane.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of The Peeling Era. By 1997, Buick had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system, but the chemistry hadn't quite caught up to the marketing. If your Buick spent any time baking in the sun, you're likely dealing with delamination. This is when the clear coat decides it's had enough and starts shedding like a snake, leaving a dull, chalky mess underneath. Once that clear starts to lift, moisture gets trapped, the base coat fails, and you're one bad car wash away from looking like a DIY project gone wrong.

Restoration Tip

If you still have a solid shine, don't take it for granted. The best way to save a '97 finish is to seal your stone chips immediately. On these GMs, a tiny chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an entry point for air and moisture to get between the layers. Once that bond breaks, the clear will start to "bridge" and peel away in sheets. Dab a little paint on those chips the moment you see them to keep the edges of the clear coat pinned down. It's the difference between a minor touch-up and a total strip-and-spray.