2005 Isuzu Touch Up Paint (10 OEM Colors)

The 2005 Isuzu Vibe

By 2005, Isuzu was leaning hard into the SUV craze with the Ascender and the final runs of the Rodeo. If you're looking at one of these today, you're looking at the peak of the "Metallic Era." We're talking about Superior Blue Metallic and that ubiquitous early-2000s champagne vibe we call Natural Suede Metallic. Back then, manufacturers were finally moving away from the boring silvers of the late 90s and trying to give these rigs some depth. With colors like Dark Bronzemist and Onyx Black, these trucks looked sharp coming off the lot-provided you didn't mind a little extra time with the buffer.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the tail end of The Peeling Era. Between 1985 and 2005, the industry was still perfecting the bond between the color base and the clear coat. If your Isuzu has spent any significant time under the sun, you're likely dealing with Delamination. You'll see it first on the roof and the hood-those white, crusty splotches where the clear coat is literally lifting off the base like a bad sunburn. Once that clear goes brittle, the Mineral Silver Metallic underneath doesn't stand a chance against the elements. If you see "chalking" or those flaky white edges, the protective layer has checked out for good.

Restoration Tip

In this era, your best friend is immediate intervention. Because these are basecoat/clearcoat systems, a rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish-it's an entry point for moisture to get under the clear and start the peeling process. Seal chips immediately before the clear lifts. If you've got Gray Metallic bumpers that are starting to look dull, don't just throw wax at them; you need to clean the oxidation off the clear first. But remember: if the clear has already flaked off and you're touching the "dry" color underneath, no amount of buffing will bring the shine back. You've got to re-level and re-seal that spot before the delamination spreads like a runaway train.