1958 Chevrolet Touch Up Paint (36 OEM Colors)

The 1958 Chevrolet Vibe

Welcome to the "Golden Jubilee" year. In 1958, Chevrolet wasn't just building cars; they were celebrating fifty years of dominance with a one-year-only body style that was wider, lower, and draped in more chrome than a Las Vegas buffet. Whether you're working on a first-year Corvette with those iconic twin chrome trunk spears, a heavy-duty Truck, or an Impala from the "All Other Models" category, you're dealing with the pinnacle of 1950s optimism. Our database tracks 36 distinct colors for this year-a dizzying palette that ranges from the celebratory Anniversary Gold Metallic to the beach-ready Cay Coral Metallic and the sophisticated Aegean Turquoise. This was the era of the "Single Stage" king, where the color wasn't just a layer; it was the soul of the machine.

Paint Health Check

We are firmly in the Single Stage Era here, boys. The paint on your '58 is a thick, honest layer of lacquer or enamel that doesn't have a clear coat "umbrella" to protect it from the elements. This means you're likely staring at the "Sickness of the 50s": Oxidation. If your Roman Red or Tropic Turquoise looks like it was scrubbed with a chalkboard eraser, that's the paint literally dying of thirst. Without the modern chemical shields we use today, these old-school pigments "chalk" up, turning a deep metallic into a flat, dusty ghost of its former self. The reality is simple: this paint needs wax or it dies. If it's been sitting in the sun, the surface has likely become porous, absorbing moisture and road grime like a sponge.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a survivor or prepping a full respray in Sierra Gold Metalli-Chrome or Snowcrest White, remember that you're working with a "living" finish. Before you go reaching for the heavy-grit sandpaper, try a deep chemical cleaning and a light polishing oil. Since there's no clear coat to peel, you can often "level" the oxidation and find the vibrant color hidden just a few microns below the surface. Once you've applied your fresh solvent-based match, seal it immediately. A high-quality carnauba wax or a period-correct sealant is the only thing standing between your 1958 investment and the slow, chalky fade of time. Treat it like a vintage suit-don't over-wash it, and never let it go out in the sun without its protection.