1995 Daihatsu Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 1995 Daihatsu Vibe

It's 1995. You're likely dodging a Jurrasic Park-sized pothole in a Daihatsu Rocky or squeezing a Hijet through an alleyway it has no business being in. Back then, Daihatsu was the underdog of the Japanese import scene-utilitarian, scrappy, and surprisingly stylish for a car that was essentially a rolling toolbox. While we've focused our database on the ultimate survivors like Blue Metallic and Silver Metallic, these colors weren't just for show; they were the 90s uniform for "getting the job done." If your 1995 Charade is still holding its head high, you've got a rarity on your hands.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of The Peeling Era. By 1995, the factory was fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system, which gave these metallics their initial pop. However, time hasn't been kind. The biggest enemy here isn't just oxidation; it's delamination. Because these metallic pigments are reflective, they have a nasty habit of letting UV rays bounce around under the clear coat until the top layer decides to check out. If your roof or hood looks like it's suffering from a bad case of road-weary sunburn with white, flaky edges, the clear coat is failing. Once that clear starts to lift, the pigment underneath is defenseless.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for mid-90s Daihatsu metal: Seal the breach immediately. If you see a rock chip or a small area where the clear is starting to look hazy, do not wait. In this era of paint, a single chip is an invitation for moisture to get under the clear and start a "lift-off" that will eventually peel the whole panel. Clean the area, apply your basecoat to match that metallic flake, and-this is the big one-level it with a high-solids clear. Building those layers slowly is the only way to stop the 90s delamination "virus" from claiming the rest of your fender.