Dodge Colt Vista Touch Up Paint (31 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Dodge Colt Vista is a survivor of a different era-a time when car manufacturers weren't afraid to get a little poetic with their naming. Dodge gave us a whopping 31 colors for this versatile little wagon, ranging from the sophisticated Sophia White to the undeniably 90s Pink Frost Mist Metallic. Whether you're driving one in Malacca Blue Metallic or the bold San Marino Yellow, it's clear they really went for it. It's a color palette that celebrates the "more is more" philosophy of the decade.

What to Watch For

Because your Colt Vista has some Mitsubishi DNA under the hood, you won't always find the paint code where you expect. Skip the door jamb first and head straight for the engine bay; look for a small metal plate bolted to the firewall (the metal wall behind the engine). You're looking for a three-character code like "W09" or "R71."

In terms of aging, these cars are known to show a bit of "sunburn" on the roof and hood. If you see the paint starting to look chalky or the top layer lifting, don't panic. It just means the clear coat is tired. You might also notice small chips around the door handles or the tailgate-high-traffic areas that have seen a lot of action over the last few decades.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these Vista colors are metallics or pearls (looking at you, Kutani Red Pearl), your biggest secret weapon is a good 60-second shake. You need to wake up those tiny metallic flakes sitting at the bottom of the bottle so they actually end up on your car.

When you're using your touch-up brush, resist the urge to fill a chip in one big "glob." Instead, think of it like building a tiny cake-apply one very thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. If the color looks a little different at first, don't worry; metallic paints require patience as they dry to their final shade. Keep your layers thin and your confidence high!