Isuzu Stylus Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
The Isuzu Stylus was a rare bird that dared to be different, and its palette followed suit. With 36 total colors recorded, Isuzu clearly wasn't afraid to get weird in the early 90s. They really went for it, offering everything from the surprisingly bold Orchid Pink Metallic and Slate Violet Metallic to the more exotic-sounding Raspberry Pearl and Sparky Blue. Whether your Stylus is a classic Ebony Black or a Jasper Green Pearl, you're driving a piece of color history.
What to Watch For
Because these cars come from the era of "90s clear coat blues," the shiny top layer has a tendency to peel away, especially on the horizontal surfaces like the hood and roof. If you see white, flaky edges around a chip, that is "delamination," and it means the sun is starting to eat your base color. Keep an eye on those Spectra Red and Flare Red models specifically; without a little touch-up love, they have a habit of fading into a dusty pink. To find your matching code, pop the hood and look at the firewall (the metal wall behind the engine). Look for a small plate or sticker near the center-right that lists "B Color" followed by a 3-digit code.
Driveway Repair Tip
When you're ready to use your touch-up bottle, remember that those fancy 90s pearls and metallics require a bit of a workout. Those tiny sparkles settle at the bottom of the bottle, so shake your paint for a full 60 seconds-actually time it!-to wake up the metallic flake. When applying the paint, avoid the temptation to fill a deep chip with one big "blob." Instead, use the tip of the brush to dab in thin, light layers. It requires patience, but building the color up slowly prevents the paint from sagging and ensures those sparkles lay down flat and look factory-fresh.