2013 Daewoo Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 2013 Daewoo Vibe

2013 was a year of transition and "efficient" manufacturing. While much of the automotive world was retreating into a safe, boring sea of silver and gray, there were still a few sparks of personality left on the assembly line. We've focused on the survivors from this era, specifically the ones that dared to buck the trend. In our database, the color that truly defines this swan-song period for the nameplate is Aqua Green Metallic. It's a vibrant, punchy shade that managed to stand out across all models, even as the brand was being folded into the larger global machinery.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2013, the factory robots had become masters of "industrial restraint." They were programmed for maximum efficiency, which in plain English means they applied the base and clear coats just thick enough to pass inspection and not a micron more. If your Daewoo has spent its life outside, you're likely dealing with a finish that feels "tight" and brittle. The main conflict here is that there's very little clear coat to work with; a decade of sun and road salt has likely whittled that protective layer down to its limit, leaving the metallic flake vulnerable to the elements.

Restoration Tip

When repairing chips on a finish this thin, the golden rule is: build layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory paint has such a low profile, a single heavy drop of touch-up paint will sit on the surface like a sore thumb. Instead, use a fine-tipped applicator to place thin, transparent layers into the center of the chip, allowing each one to dry before adding the next. This mimics the original "robot efficiency" and ensures your repair sits flush with the surrounding panels rather than looking like a raised scab on that slick Aqua Green Metallic.