1999 Jeep Touch Up Paint (30 OEM Colors)

The 1999 Jeep Vibe

Nineteen-ninety-nine was the year everyone was bracing for a digital apocalypse, but if you were behind the wheel of a TJ Wrangler or a classic boxy XJ Cherokee, you weren't worried about computers-you were worried about finding a trail that hadn't been paved over yet. While the rest of the world was obsessed with silver electronics, Jeep was sticking to its guns with a palette that meant business. Since we've focused on the survivors of the Y2K era, our database is tight on the essentials. We're talking the heavy hitters like Flame Red and Stone White-the kind of colors that look just as good covered in mud as they do in the driveway.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the peak of "The Peeling Era." By 1999, Jeep had fully embraced the basecoat/clearcoat system, which gave these rigs a deep shine on the showroom floor. But twenty-five years later? The "Legend" might be bulletproof, but the clear coat on the hood and roof is likely waving a white flag. This era is notorious for delamination-that's when the clear layer decides it's done being attached to the color underneath and starts flaking off like a bad sunburn. If you've got Black Crystal or Light Sandstone Metallic, keep a sharp eye out for "silvering" or cloudy patches. Once the clear lifts and air gets underneath, the game is usually over for that panel.

Restoration Tip

The secret to keeping a 1999 factory finish alive is speed. You need to seal rock chips and deep scratches immediately before the clear coat starts to lift at the edges. Once moisture and air get under that clear layer, it'll start to peel back like a cheap sticker. Use a high-quality touch-up to fill the void and level the surface; you want to create a mechanical seal that keeps the rest of the clear coat locked down. If you're working with Flame Red, don't wait for it to turn pink-keep it sealed, kept it waxed, and never let a chip sit open to the elements for more than a weekend.