1970 Jeep Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1970 Jeep Vibe

1970 was the year Jeep really started to lean into its identity as the king of the backwoods. AMC had just taken the wheel from Kaiser, and the lineup-from the indestructible CJ-5 to the rugged Wagoneer-was all about getting as far away from the pavement as possible. We've focused our database on the colors that actually survived the trails, and the absolute standout of the era was Spruce Tip Green Metallic. It's a deep, woodsy shade that was designed to look right at home under a forest canopy, provided you could keep the sun from eating it alive.

Paint Health Check

Here's the cold, hard truth: 1970 was the heart of the Single Stage Era. Back then, we didn't have the luxury of a clear coat to act as a sacrificial shield. It was just pigment and binder out there in the elements, fighting for its life. If your 1970 rig hasn't spent the last fifty years in a climate-controlled bunker, you're likely staring at a case of "Chalky Fade." That woodsy green hasn't just faded; it's oxidized. The surface of the paint literally breaks down into a white, powdery film that chokes out the metallic flake and leaves the finish looking like a dusty chalkboard.

Restoration Tip

Because this is single-stage paint, it's "open pore" and thirsty. It needs wax or it dies. If you're touching up a survivor, you can't just slap new paint over the old surface and expect a match. You have to "find" the color first by buffing away that oxidized chalk layer with a light compound. Once you've found the real Spruce Tip Green hiding underneath, apply your touch-up in thin, patient layers. Most importantly, once you're done, you have to keep it sealed. A 1970 Jeep without a fresh coat of wax is basically a sponge for the elements-keep it protected, or the forest will take that color back.