2004 Scion Touch Up Paint (12 OEM Colors)

The 2004 Scion Vibe

Welcome to 2004, the year Toyota tried to prove it wasn't just for your accountant. They launched Scion with the xA and that iconic "Toaster on Wheels," the xB. While the rest of the world was drowning in a sea of boring beige, Scion actually brought some heat with a 12-color palette that didn't play it safe. We're talking about Hot Lava orange and Camouflage Metallic-colors designed to be seen under the neon lights of a Friday night car meet. It was the era of the "tuner" scene, where if your paint didn't pop, you didn't exist.

Paint Health Check

Now, listen close, because we are firmly in The Peeling Era. Back in 2004, the factory was spraying a basecoat/clearcoat system that looked great on the showroom floor but hasn't always aged like fine wine. If you're staring at a Black Cherry Pearl or Indigo Ink Scion today, you're likely dealing with delamination-that's painter-speak for your clear coat giving up the ghost. It starts as a small hazy spot, usually on the roof or the hood, and before you know it, the clear is flaking off like a bad sunburn. Once the clear lifts, the base color underneath is defenseless.

Restoration Tip

The trick to keeping these Scions on the road is simple: seal your chips immediately. In this era of paint, a single rock chip is an open invitation for moisture to get between the layers. Once that air gets under the clear, the delamination spreads like a virus. If you've got a chip on your Flint Mica or Silver Streak Metallic, don't wait. Clean it, dab it with a color match, and get a fresh seal on it before the clear coat decides to part ways with the car. If the edges are already starting to lift, you've got to gently sand them back and seal them up, or you'll be repainting the whole panel by next season.