1989 Dodge Touch Up Paint (68 OEM Colors)

The 1989 Dodge Vibe

1989 was the year Dodge perfected the art of the "Workhorse." Whether it was the Caravan redefining the American driveway or the Ram Pickup and Ramcharger proving that square-jawed steel never goes out of style, Dodge was built for the long haul. In our database, we've preserved the absolute essentials-the colors that actually survived the decade. We're talking about the high-contrast classics: Black, Bright White, and that quintessential late-eighties "class act," Warm Silver Pearl Metallic. These weren't just colors; they were the uniform of the 1989 suburban revolution.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of The Peeling Era. By 1989, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system, but the chemistry hadn't quite figured out how to handle ten years of a Texas summer. If your Dodge has spent its life outside, you're likely dealing with "Delamination." This is when the clear coat decides it's had enough of the base coat and starts flaking off in white, crusty sheets-usually starting on the hood or the roof. Once that clear layer lifts, the base paint underneath is left defenseless against the elements, turning your Bright White into a chalky, unprotected mess.

Restoration Tip

In this era, your best friend is speed. You need to seal every stone chip immediately. On these '89 finishes, a tiny rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an entry point for moisture to get underneath the clear coat. Once the bond is broken at the edge of a chip, the clear will start to lift and "creep" outward. Dab on your touch-up paint as soon as you see silver or primer peeking through. By sealing that crater, you're essentially tacking down the edges of the clear coat and preventing a small chip from turning into a full-panel peel.