Jeep Cherokee Touch Up Paint (121 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Jeep clearly decided that if you're going to get lost in the woods, you should look spectacular doing it. With a staggering 121 colors recorded for the Cherokee, they really went for it. We're talking about everything from the punchy Spitfire Orange and Mango Tango Pearl to the ruggedly named Anvil and Rhino. Whether your Jeep is dressed in Velvet Red Pearl or one of the approximately fifty shades of "Granite Crystal," this isn't just a car-it's a rolling crayon box with a 4-low setting.

What to Watch For

Before you get to work, we need to find your "Secret Identity" code. On most Cherokees (especially the newer ones), open the driver's door and look at the jamb for a silver sticker. You're looking for a three-digit code next to the letters PNT. If you're driving a vintage legend, check the radiator support or the firewall.

Now, for the reality check: Jeep paint is known for being a bit adventurous-sometimes it tries to leave the vehicle. Keep a close eye on the front edge of the hood. Because the hood is often aluminum, it can develop little "bubbles" along the seams where the paint loses its grip. You might also see some thinning or peeling right along the roofline where it meets the windshield. If you see a chip there, fix it now before it decides to invite its friends.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Cherokee colors are Pearls or Metallics (looking at you, Hydro Blue and Deep Cherry), your bottle of touch-up paint is basically a tiny snow globe. Those sparkles like to settle at the bottom like sleepy teenagers. Shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds-and I mean "maraca solo" levels of shaking-to wake them up.

When you apply it, don't try to "paint" a stroke. Instead, use the tip of the brush or pen to dab a tiny drop right into the center of the chip and let it spread out to the edges. It's better to do two paper-thin layers than one big gloopy mountain that sticks out. Patience is your best friend here!