2001 Daewoo Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The 2001 Daewoo Vibe

Welcome to 2001, the year of frosted tips, low-rise jeans, and the humble Daewoo trying to take over your local mall parking lot. Whether you were zipping around in a Lanos, trying to look executive in a Leganza, or hauling groceries in a Nubira, Daewoo wasn't shy about the palette. Most folks remember these cars in a sea of grayscale, but our database shows they actually rolled out a staggering 16 colors. We're talking everything from the surprisingly bold Lemon Yellow to the "I'm-definitely-a-luxury-car" Brighton Gold Metallic. They offered more variety than a discount CD bin, giving us gems like Red Rock Metallic and Pacific Blue Metallic that actually had some soul before the brand folded its tent.

Paint Health Check

If you're still rocking original paint on a 2001 Daewoo, you're officially in The Peeling Era. By the turn of the millennium, manufacturers had mastered the basecoat/clearcoat system, but the bond between them wasn't always a lifelong commitment. We call it "Delamination," and it's the silent killer of the Nubira. It starts as a tiny silver bubble on the roof or hood, and before you know it, your Regatta Blue Pearl looks like it's suffering from a literal skin condition. Once that clear coat fails and starts flaking off like a bad sunburn, the basecoat underneath loses its UV protection and turns chalky faster than you can say "liquidated assets."

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2001 paint: Seal chips immediately before the clear lifts. In this era, a rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an entry point for moisture and air to get under the clear coat and start the peeling process. If you spot a nick in your Galaxy White or Granada Black Pearl, don't "wait until spring" to fix it. Use a precision applicator to fill the chip and seal the edges. If the clear has already started to lift around the edges of a scratch, you'll need to lightly feather those edges down with fine-grit paper before touching it up, or your new paint will just be sitting on a moving target. Keep it sealed, or watch your Olive Silver Metallic vanish into the atmosphere.