1984 Mitsubishi Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The 1984 Mitsubishi Vibe

If you're lucky enough to be sitting on a 1984 Mitsubishi, you're looking at the peak of the "wedge" era. Whether it's the rally-bred Montero, the futuristic Starion, or the hard-working Truck, these machines were designed with sharp lines that looked like they were sliced out of a block of solid tech. While the world was shifting to flashy metallics, the only color that truly defined the streets back then was Kalapana Black. It was deep, brooding, and made a Starion look like it belonged in a midnight interceptor fleet. We've focused our efforts on preserving this survivor, ensuring that the heavy-hitter of '84 can still hold its own under the neon lights.

Paint Health Check

Since we're dealing with the Single Stage Era, your 1984 Mitsubishi wasn't finished with the multi-layered clear coats you see today. Back then, the color and the protection were mixed into one thick, honest layer of acrylic enamel. The good news? It doesn't "peel" or flake off in sheets like the 1990s stuff. The bad news? It breathes. Over the decades, the sun has likely cooked the oils right out of the surface, leaving you with "Chalky Fade." If your black hood looks more like a gray chalkboard, that's classic oxidation-the paint is literally dying of thirst.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1984 paint: It needs wax or it dies. If you're dealing with heavy oxidation, don't just slap a touch-up pen over the top; the new paint won't stick to the "chalk." You need to gently polish away the dead, oxidized layer first to reveal the true pigment underneath. Once you've performed your repair, you absolutely must seal it with a high-quality carnauba wax or a sealant. This era of paint relies entirely on you to provide the UV barrier that the factory didn't build in. Feed it wax regularly, or the sun will turn that deep Kalapana Black back into a dusty memory.