Jeep Sportwagon Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Jeep clearly wasn't afraid to have a little fun at the factory. With 26 recorded colors for the Sportwagon, they really went for it-moving from "all-business" shades like Classic Black and Olympic White to absolute head-turners like Sun Yellow, Orange Bronze Metallic, and the sophisticated Adriatic Blue Pearl Metallic. Whether you're driving a rugged Colorado Red or the wood-grain-ready Briarwood Metallic, your Jeep was designed to look just as good in a driveway as it does covered in mud.
What to Watch For
Now, let's talk shop. If your Sportwagon has been enjoying the great outdoors for a few decades, you've probably noticed the "Jeep Patina." These models are notorious for clear coat fading on the flat surfaces-specifically the hood and the roof-which can start to look a bit chalky. You might also see tiny bubbles or chips appearing around the door handles and the rain gutters.
Before you start, you need your "secret recipe" (the paint code). On most Sportwagons, you'll find this on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. If your Jeep is a classic soul from the earlier years, pop the hood and look for a small metal plate bolted to the firewall or the radiator support. Look for a three-digit alphanumeric code (like "PX8" or "PQB") next to the "PNT" or "Paint" header.
Driveway Repair Tip
When you're standing there with your touch-up pen or brush, remember: patience is your best friend. Many of these Jeep colors, like Ice Blue Metallic or Garnet Metallic, have a lot of "flop" (that's the fancy way of saying the sparkles need to sit just right).
The Pro Move: Give that bottle a serious workout-shake it for at least 60 seconds to wake up the metallic flakes. When you apply the paint, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop a big "blob" in there, it'll dry unevenly. Instead, dab a thin layer, let it sit for 15 minutes, and come back for a second pass. Think of it like building a sandwich; thin layers make for a much better result than one giant mess.