2006 Plymouth Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The 2006 Plymouth Vibe

By 2006, the Plymouth badge was technically a ghost in the machine, but the DNA lived on in every Neon and Voyager still rolling off the lines under the Chrysler umbrella. This was the era of "bold but budget." Our database tracks 15 distinct shades for this twilight period, and it's a wild mix. You've got the corporate staples like Bright Silver Metallic and Stone White, but then someone in the design booth went off the rails and gave us Hemi Orange Pearl and Solar Yellow. It was a time when a minivan could look like a tropical fruit or a muscle car, and frankly, we're here for the chaos.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2006, the factory robots had become surgically efficient-which is great for the bottom line, but a headache for us. These cars were sprayed with just enough clear coat to survive the warranty, and not a micron more. If your Magnesium Pearl or Midnight Blue is looking a little "cloudy" on the hood or roof, you're likely looking at clear coat delamination. Between the sun's UV rays and the "thrifty" factory application, the bond between that beautiful pearl and the clear protector is usually hanging on by a thread. If you see a white, flaky edge around a chip, that clear is ready to bail.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up these mid-2000s survivors, remember the Golden Rule: build layers slowly and don't blob it. Because the factory paint is so thin, a giant, thick drop of touch-up paint will stand out like a sore thumb and won't level correctly. Apply your color in 2-3 paper-thin coats rather than one heavy one. If you're working with those high-pigment shades like Inferno Red Pearl or Blaze Red Crystal, give each layer plenty of time to flash off. This isn't the thick, forgiving lacquer of the '70s-you're working with high-tech chemistry that demands a steady, patient hand.