1994 Kia Touch Up Paint (11 OEM Colors)

The 1994 Kia Vibe

Welcome to 1994-the year Kia officially parked its fleet on American soil. We're talking about the debut of the Sephia, a car that arrived just as everyone was trading their hairspray for flannel shirts. While the 90s were known for experimental teals and purples, we've focused our database on the ultimate survivor: Ebony Black. Back then, a black Kia was the budget-friendly way to look like you were heading to a high-stakes board meeting, even if you were just headed to the local arcade to play Daytona USA.

Paint Health Check

Since we're dealing with a 1994 model, we are knee-deep in The Peeling Era. This was a rough patch for automotive history where clear coat technology hadn't quite figured out how to stay married to the base color. On an early Kia, this often manifests as "Delamination"-that unsightly white flaking that looks like your car spent too much time at the beach without sunscreen. If your Ebony Black finish still looks like a mirror, you're an outlier; for most, the clear coat is likely planning its grand escape from the hood and roof.

Restoration Tip

If you still have your factory finish, your number one enemy is the humble rock chip. In this era, a chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an invitation for the clear coat to start lifting at the edges. Seal your chips immediately. Once oxygen and moisture get under that clear layer, the delamination will spread faster than a rumor in high school. Grab a touch-up pen and lock those edges down before the "peel-and-reveal" show starts. If the clear has already started to cloud, stop the heavy buffing-you're just thinning out what little protection you have left.