Renault Fuego Touch Up Paint (11 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Renault really went for it with the Fuego, offering a palette of 11 colors that perfectly captured that 1980s "sporty-yet-sophisticated" vibe. Whether your car is wearing the bubbly Champagne Metallic, the moody Nuage Metallic (which is French for "Cloud," in case you were wondering), or the deep Bordeaux, these colors were designed to turn heads at the disco. While 11 colors might seem like a lot, Renault kept it classy, ensuring that even the Spruce Green Metallic felt more like a tailored suit than a track suit.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your secret ID. On a Fuego, your paint code is usually hiding on a metal plate or a sticker tucked away in the driver's side door jamb. Keep an eye out for a three-digit or four-digit number. As for the paint itself, these cars were born in an era where clear coats were still learning how to handle the sun. You'll likely find the most fading on the "flat" surfaces-the hood and that iconic glass-heavy rear hatch area. Also, check the edges of the door handles and the nose; those are the front lines for stone chips and minor bubbling.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most of these Fuego shades-like Sepia Gray Metallic or Silver Metallic-are packed with tiny metallic flakes, they require a little extra patience to look right. Before you open your touch-up bottle, shake it like you're mixing a cocktail for at least 60 full seconds. This "wakes up" the metallic particles so they don't all sit at the bottom. When you apply the paint, think "thin and light." Use the tip of the brush to drop a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it spread out on its own. It's better to do two thin coats than one big blob that looks like a grape stuck to your fender.