2013 Scion Touch Up Paint (27 OEM Colors)

The 2013 Scion Vibe

2013 was the year Scion finally decided to stop playing nice and gave us the FR-S, turning every suburban cul-de-sac into a potential drift circuit. It was the peak of the "lifestyle brand" era, where you could buy a toaster-shaped xB, a pocket-sized iQ, or a sleek tC and have 30 different ways to make it yours. From the stealthy Cement Gray Metallic to the "look-at-me" Hot Lava and Blue Streak Metallic, Scion wasn't just selling cars; they were selling a personality. We've cataloged the whole spectrum, because whether you're driving a Barcelona Red grocery-getter or an Ultramarine curve-hugger, you're driving a piece of 2013's "cool kid" history.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of the Thin Paint Era. By 2013, factory robots were tuned for one thing: efficiency. They applied the base and clear coats with surgical precision, which is a nice way of saying they didn't waste a drop. The result? A finish that looks spectacular on the showroom floor but feels thinner than a diner pancake once it hits the real world. If you're seeing the "Scion Speckle"-a constellation of tiny rock chips on the low-slung nose of an FR-S or the flat face of an xB-it's because there just isn't much meat on the bones. And if you're rocking Whiteout Tricoat or Super White 2, keep a close eye on the edges; this era was notorious for adhesion issues where the paint would rather peel off in a sheet than stay stuck to the primer.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing chips on paint this thin, the biggest mistake you can make is "The Blob." If you try to fill a deep chip in one go, you'll end up with a high spot that sticks out worse than the original damage. You have to think like the robot that painted it: build in layers. Dab a paper-thin coat of color into the center of the chip, let it flash off and shrink down, then come back for a second pass. Patience is the only way to get a level finish on Argento Silver Metallic or Asphalt Gray without leaving a raised scar. Slow and steady wins the race, just like that iQ trying to merge onto the highway.