2023 Buick Touch Up Paint (21 OEM Colors)

The 2023 Buick Vibe

By 2023, Buick had fully committed to the "Premium Crossover" lifestyle, trading in the old sedans for the sleek lines of the Enclave, the Encore, and the Envision. It was a year where the marketing department clearly had some fun in the breakroom-our database shows a whopping 21 colors for the lineup. We're talking about a palette that ranges from the sophisticated Abalone White Tricoat and Sharkskin to names that sound like they were pulled from a comic book, like Pow Zinga, Cosmonaut, and the refreshingly honest Some Kinda Blue. It's a sophisticated era, but those sharp body lines are magnet for every stray pebble on the interstate.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. While 2023 Buicks look like they're dripping in luxury, the reality is a masterclass in "Robot Efficiency." Modern factory lines have perfected the art of applying the absolute bare minimum amount of paint required to cover the metal. The clear coat is chemically advanced and tough as nails, but it's brittle and incredibly thin. Because the factory coats are so lean, you'll notice that a single stone chip doesn't just scratch the surface-it often craters right down to the primer, especially on those big Enclave hoods. If you've got a White Frost Tricoat or Radiant Red, you're dealing with multiple layers of high-tech pigment that are beautiful to look at but notoriously unforgiving once the factory seal is broken.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2023 model, the biggest mistake you can make is trying to fill a chip in one heavy shot. Because the factory finish is so thin and flat, a "blob" of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. Build your layers slowly. Apply a tiny amount, let it flash off, and repeat until the level is just below the surrounding clear coat. This is especially vital for those 2023 metallics and tricoats like Jinx or Maui-if you go too thick too fast, the metallic flakes won't lay down right, and you'll end up with a dark spot instead of a clean repair. Patience is your best tool when the factory was this stingy with the spray gun.