Renault Alliance Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Renault Alliance might have been a humble commuter, but the designers in the early '80s certainly didn't hold back on the palette. With 15 recorded colors, they really went for it. You'll find everything from the sophisticated Adriatic Blue Pearl Metallic to the delightfully period-correct Jade Mist and Cinnamon Metallic. Whether your Alliance is sporting a classic Olympic White or the moody Deep Night Blue, these colors were designed to give a touch of European flair to the American driveway.

What to Watch For

Now, let's be honest: 1980s paint technology was still finding its footing. Like many cars from this era, the Alliance is known for "clear coat blues"-where the shiny top layer decides it would rather be a snowflake and starts peeling off the hood or roof. If you're looking for your paint code to get a match, don't go hunting through the glovebox. Pop the hood and look for a metal tag riveted to the radiator support or check the driver's door jamb. You're looking for a short code (like 3D or 4H) that tells the story of your car's original glow.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of the many metallic options like Sterling Metallic or Amber Glow, your biggest hurdle is the "flake." Those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Before you touch a single chip, shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-long after you think you're done. When applying, think in "thin whispers" rather than "heavy globs." Two or three very light layers will sit much flatter and look far more natural than one big drop of paint. It requires a little patience, but your Alliance will thank you for the makeover.