2001 Dodge Touch Up Paint (59 OEM Colors)

The 2001 Dodge Vibe

In 2001, Dodge was at the height of its "New Dodge" swagger. The showrooms were a wild mix of the smiling Neon, the sleek "cab-forward" Intrepid, and the absolute hammer-blow that was the Viper. It was an era dominated by silver-specifically Bright Silver Metallic-which seemed to be the mandatory uniform for every Caravan and Stratus in the suburbs. We've managed to corral 14 of the survivors into our database, ranging from the fleet-spec Stone White used on the workhorse Pick-ups to the high-voltage Viper Race Yellow that proved Dodge wasn't afraid to offend your neighbors.

Paint Health Check

You've officially entered the "Peeling Era." While the styling of 2001 was lightyears ahead of the 90s, the paint tech was still struggling with the sun. If you're looking at the roof of a Dakota or the hood of a Durango from this year, you're likely seeing "Delamination"-the industry's polite way of saying your clear coat is flaking off like a bad sunburn. By 2001, Dodge was using a basecoat/clearcoat system that looked deep and glossy on the lot, but the bond between the two layers often fails after a few decades of UV exposure. Once that clear lifts, your Patriot Blue or Flame Red basecoat is defenseless; it'll turn chalky and dead faster than you can say "Yada Yada Yada."

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2001 paint is to seal every chip the second you see it. On these cars, a stone chip isn't just an eyesore-it's an invitation for air and moisture to get under the clear coat and start a "lift" that will eventually claim the whole panel. If you've already got peeling edges, don't just dab paint on top. You have to carefully sand back the edges of the failing clear until you reach a spot where it's actually stuck to the car. If the clear feels brittle or loose at the edge, it's got to go, or your fresh touch-up will just hitch a ride on the next flake that falls off.