2000 Daewoo Touch Up Paint (18 OEM Colors)

The 2000 Daewoo Vibe

The year 2000 was a wild time for the "Korean Offensive." Daewoo was flooding the streets with the Lanos, the Nubira, and the "Italian-designed" Leganza. They weren't just selling cars; they were selling a dream of affordability wrapped in some surprisingly ambitious finishes. With 18 colors in the roster, they weren't shy about variety. You had everything from the quintessential Y2K Poly Silver Metallic to the more adventurous Brighton Gold Metallic and the deep, moody Sherwood Green Metallic. These cars were the scrappy underdogs of the parking lot, showing up in Spinel Red Pearl while everyone else was stuck in boring beige.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's get real about the "Peeling Era." While these Daewoos looked sharp on the showroom floor, the paint tech of 2000 was right in the danger zone for delamination. Because these were budget-focused builds, the factory clear coat was often applied with "efficiency" in mind-meaning it was thin. If your 2000 Daewoo has spent its life under the sun, you're likely seeing that classic clear coat failure where the top layer starts to flake off like a bad sunburn, especially on the hood and roof. Once that bond breaks between the base color and the clear, the finish is defenseless against the elements.

Restoration Tip

If you've still got a survivor, your number one job is to seal every chip immediately. In this era of paint, a tiny rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an entry point for moisture to get under the clear coat and start the lifting process. Once the clear starts to "map" (look like a white, cloudy edge around a chip), you're losing the battle. Clean the area, hit it with a color-matched touch-up, and make sure you've got a solid seal to keep that Granada Black Pearl or Regatta Blue locked down. Don't let a $5 chip turn into a $500 hood respray.