1990 Isuzu Touch Up Paint (27 OEM Colors)

The 1990 Isuzu Vibe

In 1990, Isuzu wasn't just making "sensible" transportation; they were leaning into the decade's obsession with high-tech flair. While you were watching the world change on a CRT television, Isuzu was rolling out the quirky Amigo, the futuristic Impulse, and the rugged Trooper in a surprisingly massive palette of 40 colors. We're talking about the dawn of the "Mica Pearl" craze-shades like Ivy Green Mica Pearl Metallic and Golden Yellow Pearl Metallic meant these trucks looked like they belonged in a synth-pop music video. Isuzu offered more variety than most luxury brands that year, proving they knew how to dress up a 4x4.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the "Peeling Era." By 1990, the industry had fully committed to the Basecoat/Clearcoat system to get those deep metallics like Midnight Blue and Garnet Pearl. The problem? The tech was still in its awkward teenage years. If your Isuzu has spent any significant time under the sun, you're likely seeing "Delamination"-that's painter-speak for when the clear coat starts looking like a bad sunburn. It starts as a small white hazy patch on the hood or roof, and before you know it, the clear is flaking off in sheets, leaving the base color underneath exposed and defenseless.

Restoration Tip

In this era of paint, a rock chip is more than just an eyesore; it's an invitation for disaster. On a 1990 Isuzu, once the seal of the clear coat is broken, moisture and air get between the layers and start the peeling process. My advice: seal every chip immediately. Don't wait for the weekend. Use a high-quality touch-up to bridge that gap and lock the clear coat down to the base. If you catch a chip early, you can stop the "Isuzu Peel" before it claims your entire fender. Build your touch-up in thin layers-patience is the only thing that beats a 30-year-old clear coat failure.