1996 Mitsubishi Touch Up Paint (44 OEM Colors)

The 1996 Mitsubishi Vibe

1996 was the year of high-speed chases and bigger-than-life spoilers. Whether you were tearing up the tarmac in a 3000GT VR-4, cruising in a Diamante, or keeping it practical in a Montero, the look was all about that clean, late-90s gloss. While we've narrowed our database down to the 6 hardest-hitting survivors-including the legendary Galaxy White Pearl Tricoat and the deep, bottomless Kalapana Black-these colors weren't just about style; they were the flagship shades of a brand that was punching way above its weight class.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. In 1996, Mitsubishi was using a basecoat/clearcoat system that looked incredible on the showroom floor but didn't always play nice with the sun. If you're looking at your roof or hood and seeing what looks like a bad sunburn-whitish flakes or clear skin peeling off in sheets-you're dealing with delamination. This era was notorious for the clear coat losing its grip on the base color, especially on horizontal surfaces. Once that clear lifts, the pigment underneath is defenseless against the elements.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for a '96 Mitsubishi: Seal your chips immediately. Because this era is prone to delamination, a tiny rock chip isn't just an eyesore-it's an entry point for moisture. Once water gets under the edge of the clear coat, it starts to "tunnel," lifting the clear away from the paint in a slow-motion disaster. Use your touch-up pen to bridge the gap between the chip and the surrounding clear coat. Think of it like a seal on a wound; you're locking the edges down to make sure that Pyreness Black Pearl stays where it belongs instead of flaking off into the wind.