2007 Chrysler Touch Up Paint (51 OEM Colors)

The 2007 Chrysler Vibe

Welcome to 2007, the year Chrysler decided that every suburban driveway needed to look like a VIP lounge or a vintage soda shop. We're talking about the height of the 300 Series "Baby Bentley" era, the polarizing but persistent PT Cruiser, and the Aspen-a SUV so large it had its own zip code. With a massive palette of 51 colors in our vault, Chrysler wasn't shy about variety. They were swinging for the fences with nostalgic heavy-hitters like Hemi Orange and Plum Crazy Effect, while keeping the "classy" crowd happy with Cool Vanilla and Linen Gold Pearl. It was a time of bold choices and even bolder chrome, meant to make a statement before the lease ran out.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's get real about the "Thin Paint Era." By 2007, the factory robots had become masters of efficiency-which is just a nice way of saying they applied the bare minimum to get the car out the door. You're looking at a factory finish that's leaner than a marathon runner. Because these coats are so thin, they are absolute magnets for rock chips and "crows feet" checking. If you've got an Aspen or a 300 that's spent its life under the sun, check the horizontal surfaces. The clear coat on these roofs and hoods tends to give up the ghost, turning from a high-gloss Brilliant Black Pearl into something resembling a chalkboard. If you see white, flaky edges, that's delamination, and it's a race against the clock before the rust moves in.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2007 Chrysler, remember the Golden Rule of the Thin Paint Era: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. Since the factory finish is so shallow, a giant drop of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. Use a fine-tipped applicator or even a toothpick to drop the color into the chip. Let it dry, then do it again. You want to build the paint up until it's just a hair below the surrounding surface before you seal it. This keeps the repair level and prevents that "polka dot" look that screams "amateur hour" in the parking lot.