1993 Pontiac Touch Up Paint (61 OEM Colors)

The 1993 Pontiac Vibe

1993 was a strange, transitional year for the "Excitement" brand. While the legendary Firebird was getting its sleek fourth-gen facelift, the rest of the stable-from the scrappy Firefly and Sunrunner to the aging LeMans-was holding the line. It was the peak of the 90s aesthetic: high-contrast colors and lots of plastic cladding. When it comes to the paint, we've focused on the real survivors of the era. Whether you're rocking a workhorse in White, a stealthy Black, or the deep, moody Dark Cherry Metallic that made those curvy fenders pop, these are the shades that defined the Pontiac lot before the Sunfire took over the scene.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the peak of "The Peeling Era." By 1993, Pontiac had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system, but the chemistry hadn't quite caught up to the marketing. The biggest threat to your '93 is delamination-that's painter-speak for when the clear coat decides it's done being friends with the color underneath. If you see white, flaky patches on the roof or hood, the UV protection has given up the ghost. Darker shades like Dark Cherry Metallic are the hardest hit because they soak up the sun like a sponge, baking the bond until the clear lifts in sheets.

Restoration Tip

If you still have original clear coat on your Pontiac, you're playing a game of defense. The secret to stopping total delamination is to seal chips immediately. Once a rock chip breaks the surface, moisture and air get trapped under the edge of the clear coat, acting like a wedge that peels it back further every time you hit the car wash. Don't wait for a weekend project; touch up those tiny nicks the second you see them to lock the clear coat down and prevent the "90s GM Peel" from claiming another victim.