1985 Isuzu Touch Up Paint (18 OEM Colors)

The 1985 Isuzu Vibe

1985 was the year Isuzu decided to stop being "that company that makes engines for everyone else" and started showing off. Between the boxy, indestructible Trooper and the Giugiaro-designed Impulse, they were swinging for the fences. Our database shows 18 distinct ways they dressed these machines-from the high-tech shimmer of Matterhorn Silver Metallic to the "look-at-me" punch of Vivid Yellow. It was an era of transition where the tough-as-nails Truck shared the showroom with the sophisticated I-Mark, all wrapped in a palette that ranged from earthy Dark Beige to the deep, moody Dark Fire Opal Metallic.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. In 1985, the industry was moving fast into basecoat/clearcoat systems, and let's just say the chemistry hadn't quite caught up to the ambition. If you're looking at an original-paint Trooper or Impulse today, you aren't just fighting oxidation-you're likely dealing with delamination. This is where the clear coat decides it's had enough of the basecoat and starts lifting off in sheets like a bad sunburn. If your Charcoal Metallic roof looks like it's shedding skin, that's the clear coat failing. Once it starts, the underlying pigment is defenseless against the sun and will turn chalky faster than a chalkboard in July.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1985 Isuzu steel: Seal the chips immediately. Because these early clear coats have a "loose" bond compared to modern stuff, a single stone chip is an invitation for moisture to get under the clear and start lifting the edges. If you spot a nick in your Sky Blue Metallic or Cavalier Blue, don't wait for the weekend. Clean it, dab it with a matched touch-up, and seal that edge. You're not just fixing a spot; you're anchoring the rest of the clear coat to the car. Once that clear starts to bridge and lift, you're looking at a full strip-and-spray rather than a simple repair.