2000 Corbin Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 2000 Corbin Vibe

The year 2000 was a weird time for everyone, but for Corbin, it was the peak of the "three-wheeled future." Whether you were zipping through Silicon Valley in a Sparrow-the electric jellybean that looked like a motorcycle helmet with an identity crisis-or rumbling along in a Harley-powered Merlin, you weren't exactly blending in. While the rest of the world was panic-buying silver sedans, the only color that truly defined the millennium for these quirky survivors was Teal. It was bold, it was high-energy, and it perfectly matched the "end of the world" optimism of the Y2K era.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's talk shop. If your Corbin has been living outside, that factory clear coat is likely fighting for its life. We call 1985-2005 the "Peeling Era" for a reason. Back then, manufacturers were still perfecting the chemistry of high-solids clear coats, and the bond between that vibrant Teal base and the protective top layer wasn't always a lifelong marriage. If you see white, flaky patches on the roof or the "nose" of your Sparrow, that's delamination-basically a bad sunburn where the clear coat decides to part ways with the color. Once it starts lifting, moisture and UV rays turn that sleek finish into a mess of chalky scales.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for Y2K-era paint? Seal your chips immediately before the clear lifts. On these fiberglass and composite bodies, a tiny rock chip is the starting line for a clear coat failure. If you spot a nick, don't wait for the weekend-clean it out and get a fresh layer of solvent-based touch-up on there to "lock down" the edges of the clear coat. If you're already seeing some peeling, you'll need to sand back the loose edges with a fine-grit paper (think 800 to 1000) until you hit "solid" clear, then blend your new layers carefully. Don't let a small chip turn into a full-body peel, or you'll be looking at a total strip-and-spray job before the next millennium.