1994 Isuzu Background Info
The 1994 Isuzu Vibe
Welcome to 1994, the year Isuzu decided that if you were going to "Go Farther," you were going to do it in style. While the Amigo was busy owning the beach and the Rodeo was becoming the suburban legend of the decade, Isuzu was quietly dropping one of the most diverse palettes in the game. With 31 colors in our database for this year alone, they weren't just selling trucks; they were selling personality. We're talking about high-impact finishes like Sunburst Orange Pearl, Blue Gitan Pearl, and the quintessential mid-90s Viridian Green Pearl. If you bought an Isuzu in '94, you weren't just buying a 4x4; you were buying a pearl-coated statement of intent.
Paint Health Check
Here's the cold, hard truth from the spray booth: 1994 sits right in the heart of The Peeling Era. By this time, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system to get those deep pearls and metallics to pop. The problem? Those early clear coats were about as UV-resistant as a cheap umbrella. If your Trooper or Pickup has spent the last thirty years under the sun, you're likely dealing with "Delamination." That's the fancy word for when the clear coat starts looking like a snake shedding its skin. Once you see those white, splotchy patches on the hood or roof, the "sunburn" has set in, and the color coat underneath is officially unprotected.
Restoration Tip
When you're dealing with 1994 tech, your best friend is early intervention. If you spot a rock chip, seal it immediately-don't wait for the weekend. In this era, a single chip is a gateway for moisture to crawl between the clear and the base, which is how a small dot turns into a dinner-plate-sized peel in six months. If you're touching up a metallic or pearl like Iron Gray Metallic or Claret Red Pearl, remember that these are thin factory coats. Don't try to "blob" the paint on in one go. Build your layers slowly, let them flash off, and make sure you've got a solid seal to stop the delamination before it spreads across the entire panel.