1987 Daewoo Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1987 Daewoo Vibe

1987 was a transitional year for the automotive world, and Daewoo was right in the thick of it, shipping the LeMans across the Pacific to fill driveways with affordable, GM-backed tech. It was the era of boxy silhouettes and the "modernist" movement, where chrome was dying and "high-tech" neutrals were taking over. While other brands were busy experimenting with wild neons, we've focused on the survivors that actually defined the road-like the iconic Grey (PPG 34927). This wasn't just a color; it was the uniform of the 1980s corporate-commuter aesthetic.

Paint Health Check

If you're looking at a 1987 Daewoo today, you're looking at a veteran of The Peeling Era. This was the dawn of basecoat-clearcoat technology, and frankly, the chemistry hadn't caught up to the marketing yet. These cars were early adopters of a thin clear layer designed for shine, but that clear coat is likely the car's biggest enemy now. You've probably seen the "sunburn" effect-where the clear layer starts to cloud, crack, and eventually flake off in sheets, leaving the base color exposed and vulnerable to the elements. This delamination is the classic 1987 heartbreak.

Restoration Tip

When you're dealing with a finish from this era, you have to be proactive. Seal every stone chip immediately. On these early multi-stage paints, a tiny chip isn't just a blemish; it's an entry point for moisture and air to get between the layers. Once that clear coat starts to lift at the edges of a chip, the bond is compromised, and the peeling will spread across the panel like a slow-motion disaster. Use a high-quality solvent-based touch-up to seal those edges down tight before the "sunburn" takes the whole hood.