1991 Chevrolet Touch Up Paint (131 OEM Colors)

The 1991 Chevrolet Vibe

By 1991, the "Heartbeat of America" was pumping at full volume. You had the C4 Corvette finally finding its stride, the boxy S-10 Blazer basically owning the suburban driveway, and the Geo experiment bringing us the Metro-a car that looked like a jellybean and sipped gas like it was fine wine. Our database shows 12 colors for this year, and let me tell you, it was a heavy season for Reds and Whites. Whether it's Torch Red or Arctic White, these colors weren't just paint; they were the uniform of the 90s working class. If you're driving one of these today, you're either a dedicated collector or you've got a truck that simply refuses to die.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's get real about the "Peeling Era." If your '91 Chevy looks like it's suffering from a bad case of sunburn, you aren't alone. This was the peak of the delamination crisis. Back in the factory, the chemistry between the primer and that solvent-based topcoat was a bit... let's say, experimental. The result? Delamination. The clear coat doesn't just fade; it decides it doesn't want to be friends with the color underneath anymore and peels off in giant, flaky sheets. If you've got a white Full-Size Pickup or an Astro van, you probably know exactly what I'm talking about. Once the air gets between those layers, it's a slow march toward a bare-metal look.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1991 steel: Seal those chips immediately. In this era, a stone chip isn't just a cosmetic eyesore; it's a "zipper" waiting to be pulled. Once that factory seal is broken, moisture and air get under the clear coat and start lifting it from the base. Grab your touch-up bottle and fill any nick you see as soon as it happens. You want to bridge the gap between the failing clear and the metal to stop the peeling "creep." If the clear has already started to lift at the edges, feather it back gently before applying your match, or you'll just be painting over a hollow shell that's going to flake off by next Tuesday.