2018 Chrysler Touch Up Paint (20 OEM Colors)

The 2018 Chrysler Vibe

In 2018, Chrysler was trying to prove that the sedan wasn't dead with the 300 Series and that the minivan could actually be cool with the Pacifica. It was a year of "Modern Luxury"-or at least as much luxury as you could fit into a grocery-getter. We've got 20 colors in the vault for this year, and it's a respectable spread. You had the stoic, "I work in middle management" shades like Billet Metallic and Granite Crystal, but Chrysler wasn't afraid to get weird. They gave us Black Forest Green Pearl, which looks black until the sun hits it just right, and that trendy Ceramic Gray that started the whole "flat gray" craze. Whether you're rocking Velvet Red Pearl or the rare Silver Teal, the 2018 palette was all about looking expensive without the Italian price tag.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2018, the factory robots had been calibrated for "maximum efficiency," which is just a fancy way of saying they were stingy with the spray. The finish looks like glass when it leaves the lot, but it's fragile. If you're driving a Pacifica, you've probably already noticed the "Bubbling Blues"-those tiny blisters forming on the leading edge of the aluminum hood. That's galvanic corrosion, and it'll pop your Bright White or Jazz Blue finish faster than a cheap balloon. Between the thin clear coat and the aluminum body panels, these cars are magnets for stone chips that turn into peeling eyesores if you don't catch them early.

Restoration Tip

Since we're dealing with "Robot Efficiency" paint, you can't just slap a giant glob of touch-up on a chip and call it a day. If you do, it'll stand out like a thumb in a light socket. The trick here is to 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 era of paint responds best to patience, not pressure. And if you've got that Jet Black (matt) finish? Put down the buffer. You can't polish matte paint without turning it into a shiny, mismatched mess. Keep it clean, keep it covered, and treat it with respect.