1994 Pontiac Touch Up Paint (43 OEM Colors)

The 1994 Pontiac Vibe

Welcome to 1994-the year of flannel shirts, *Pulp Fiction*, and Pontiacs that actually had personality. Whether you were sipping gas in a Firefly or pretending every gravel road was a beach in your Sunrunner, you were part of an era where "Excitement" wasn't just a slogan; it was a way of life. While the factory floor pumped out dozens of shades, we've focused our efforts on the true survivors of the decade: the timeless White, the deep Black, and the undisputed king of 90s GM style, Dark Cherry Metallic. If you're still rocking one of these today, you've got a piece of history that refused to quit.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's talk shop. If you're looking at your 1994 Pontiac and seeing what looks like a bad sunburn on the roof or hood, you're dealing with the hallmark of The Peeling Era. By '94, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system, but the chemistry hadn't quite caught up to the sun's UV rays. We call it "delamination." That clear coat starts to lose its grip on the color underneath, turning into white, flaky scales that peel off in sheets. Once that clear lifts, your basecoat is basically naked-and without protection, it'll turn chalky and dead faster than a one-hit wonder on the radio.

Restoration Tip

If you catch a chip or a small patch of clear coat failure, do not just "blob" some paint on it and call it a day. The secret to a 1994 repair is feathering the edges. Use a fine-grit wet paper (around 800 to 1000 grit) to gently sand the "shelf" where the healthy clear coat meets the peeling area. If you don't smooth out that transition, the old clear will just keep lifting right under your new repair. Once it's smooth and the loose flakes are gone, seal it up immediately. You're not just fixing a color; you're stopping a chemical divorce between your paint layers.