1990 Jeep Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The 1990 Jeep Vibe

1990 was the year Jeep fully embraced its dual identity: one part rugged mountain goat, one part suburban status symbol. The Cherokee XJ was absolute royalty on the road, and the Wrangler YJ was still unapologetically rocking those square headlights. Jeep didn't hold back on the palette either-with 19 different colors available, they were moving away from the flat "tractor" colors of the 70s and into the shimmering world of metallics. Whether it was the deep, moody Black Cherry Pearl Metallic or the "see-me-from-space" Malibu Yellow, these rigs were designed to look just as good at the trailhead as they did in the mall parking lot.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. By 1990, Jeep had moved to the basecoat/clearcoat system, which gave us that beautiful depth in colors like Spinnaker Blue Metallic. The catch? The industry was still figuring out how to make that clear coat stick for the long haul. If your Jeep spent its life in the sun, you're likely dealing with "Delamination." That's the fancy word for when the clear coat decides to part ways with the color underneath, leaving your hood and roof looking like a sunburnt tourist. Once the clear starts to flake or turn ash-white, the base pigment underneath is exposed and will fade faster than a 90s fashion trend.

Restoration Tip

The survival of your factory finish depends entirely on edge-control. In this era of paint, a single rock chip is more than just a cosmetic blemish-it's a gateway for moisture to get under the clear coat and start the peeling process. Seal chips immediately before the clear lifts. If you catch a chip early, a precise drop of color and a proper seal will "lock down" the edges of the surrounding clear coat, preventing that slow creep of delamination. Think of it as a structural repair for your shine; keep the edges sealed, and you'll keep the skin on your Jeep.