2007 Daewoo Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 2007 Daewoo Vibe

2007 was a buzzy, transitional year. We were all busy playing Wii Sports and wondering if that new "iPhone" thing would actually catch on. Over at Daewoo, they were churning out the Matiz and the Lacetti, keeping the world moving on a budget while the brand began its slow-motion merge into the GM empire. While 30% of the cars on the road back then were a boring, safe silver, Daewoo was still willing to offer a bit of personality. We've focused our energy on the true survivors-specifically those rocking Aqua Green Metallic. It's the quintessential "commuter chic" shade of the mid-2000s: part minty fresh, part metallic grit, and 100% nostalgic.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Thin Paint Era. By 2007, the factory robots had become masters of "efficiency," which is just a fancy industry word for "stingy." You won't see the massive, "potato-chip" delamination that plagued the 90s, but you're dealing with a finish that is incredibly thin. Because the clear coat was applied with such robotic precision, it lacks the "meat" of older paints. This means your Daewoo is a magnet for stone chips-one pebble on the highway and you've got a crater that goes straight to the primer. If your hood looks like it's been peppered by a miniature shotgun, don't blame the road; blame the "Robot Efficiency" of the era.

Restoration Tip

Since the factory coat is so thin, you have to be surgical with your repairs. The biggest mistake you can make with Aqua Green Metallic is trying to fill a chip with one big "blob" of paint. Because the paint is solvent-heavy, it will shrink as it dries, leaving you with a sunken, ugly spot. Instead, build your layers slowly. Apply a thin coat, let it flash off, and come back for another. You want to gradually bridge the gap until you're level with the surrounding clear coat. Take your time; you're trying to out-detail a robot, and patience is your only advantage.