2022 Renault Background Info
The 2022 Renault Vibe
Welcome to 2022-the year where Renault decided the road needed more "main character energy." While the rest of the world was drowning in a sea of grayscale, Renault leaned hard into the sunset. Whether you're steering a Clio, a Captur, or the sleek Arkana, these cars were built to be seen. We've focused on the survivors of this high-definition era, curating the colors that actually turned heads: the vibrant Atacama Orange, the punchy Corsica Orange, and the absolute crown jewel, Liquid Yellow Tricoat. If you're sporting Light Blue, Medium Blue, or the understated Natural, you're driving a modern classic that still knows how to catch the light.
Paint Health Check
Here's the cold, hard truth from the spray booth: we are firmly in the Thin Paint Era. By 2022, the factory robots became masters of "efficiency," meaning they've learned to stretch a gallon of paint further than a budget airline stretches a legroom allowance. The finish on your Renault looks deep and glossy, but beneath that shine, the layers are lean. Every pebble kicked up on the motorway acts like a tiny chisel, and the front bumpers are notorious for gathering chips faster than a seaside seagull. If you've got the Liquid Yellow Tricoat, you're dealing with a complex multi-stage finish that requires a steady hand-it's a beautiful, temperamental beast that won't forgive a rushed repair.
Restoration Tip
When you're fixing a 2022 finish, remember: you're working against robot precision. Build your layers slowly; do not blob it. Since the factory coat is thinner than a 1960s lacquer, a heavy-handed application will stand out like a sore thumb. Apply your color in light, patient passes. If you're tackling a chip in a metallic like Atacama Orange, let each layer set before adding the next. This isn't a "one-and-done" job; it's a game of patience. Build it up until it's just level with the surrounding surface, then seal it. A little restraint now prevents a raised, obvious scar later.