2004 Kia Touch Up Paint (36 OEM Colors)

The 2004 Kia Vibe

Welcome to 2004, the year Kia decided to go "all in" on being the world's most ambitious overachiever. Whether you were hauling the family in a Sedona, taking the Sorento off-road (or just to the mall), or trying to look executive in an Amanti, the 2004 palette was a sea of Clear Silver Metallic and Stone Beige. With 31 colors in our database, it's clear Kia wasn't afraid of variety-they even leaned hard into the "Two-Tone" trend, giving SUVs that rugged, dipped-in-pewter look. It was the era of the budget-friendly "look-at-me" car, wrapped in a shimmering coat of optimism.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's talk turkey. If your 2004 Kia has spent more than five minutes in the sun over the last two decades, you're likely staring at The Peeling Era. This was a peak time for delamination-that heart-breaking moment when the clear coat decides it's had enough of the basecoat and starts lifting like a bad sunburn. You'll see it first on the horizontal surfaces-the hood, the roof, and the tops of the fenders. On these Kias, once the clear coat fails, the color underneath loses its shield and starts to turn chalky and flat. If your bumpers look like they're "molting," you're dealing with the classic 2000s clear-coat-to-plastic adhesion blues.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for this era: Seal the chips immediately. In the Peeling Era, a tiny stone chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an entry point for moisture to get under the clear coat and start the delamination process. Once air and water get between those layers, the clear will lift away in sheets, and no amount of wax can save it. If you catch a chip early, use a touch-up pen to bridge that gap and seal the edge of the clear coat. It's the difference between a small repair today and a full "roof-to-rubber" respray three years from now.