Jeep Wrangler Touch Up Paint (171 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Jeep designers clearly didn't get the memo that most cars are supposed to be "sensible" shades of silver. With 171 colors recorded over the years, they really went for it. Whether you are rocking the electric Gecko green, the sunset-hued Punkn Metallic, or the deep Patriot Blue Pearl, the Wrangler has always worn its personality on its sleeve. If your Jeep is one of the dozen shades of Granite Crystal or Billet Silver, don't worry-you've still got the most iconic silhouette on the road; you're just playing it "tactical."

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your paint code. Open the driver's door and look at the VIN sticker on the jamb; you're looking for a three-digit code next to "PNT:". If you're driving an older classic and it's not there, check the radiator support bar or the firewall under the hood.

As for the paint itself, Jeeps are famous for adventure, but they are also known for "the bubbles." Keep a close eye on your door hinges and the edges of the hood. Because modern Wranglers use aluminum panels, moisture can get trapped where the hinges meet the body, causing the paint to lift. Catching these tiny blisters early with a touch-up pen is the best way to keep your rig looking trail-ready without a trip to the shop.

Driveway Repair Tip

Jeep loves a good pearl or metallic finish-think Bikini Pearl or Hydro Blue. These colors have tiny flakes of mica or metal that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sediment in a creek. To get a perfect match, shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least 60 seconds longer than you think is necessary. If you don't "wake up" those sparkles, your repair will look flat. When you apply it, think "less is more." Use the tip of the brush to drop a tiny bead of paint into the chip and let it spread itself out; it requires a little patience, but the results are worth the wait.