2017 Suzuki Touch Up Paint (11 OEM Colors)

The 2017 Suzuki Vibe

By 2017, Suzuki was hitting a stride with "sensible chic." The Baleno was the sophisticated newcomer, but the Swift remained the undisputed king of the street corner. Our database shows 11 colors for this vintage, and honestly, Suzuki wasn't shy about variety. While the rest of the world was drowning in a sea of white, Suzuki owners were out there rocking Boost Blue Pearl and Bordeaux Red Pearl. It was a time when you could still get a Bright Red hatchback that didn't look like a fleet vehicle, or lean into the "stealth" look with Urban Gray Metallic and Carbon Black.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2017, the factory robots had become masters of "efficiency," which is just a polite way of saying they got real stingy with the spray. On a 2017 Swift or Baleno, you're looking at a clear coat that is precise but paper-thin. The "Agitate" here is the chipping-specifically on the hood and those flared wheel arches. If you drive behind a gravel truck for five minutes, your Bright Red front end is going to look like it stood downwind of a shotgun blast. Because the metal underneath is just as lean as the paint, those chips can turn into "micro-rust" spots faster than you can say "Japanese engineering."

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2017 Suzuki, remember the Golden Rule of the Thin Paint Era: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. Since the factory finish is so shallow, a giant "bead" of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. Instead of trying to fill a chip in one go, use a fine-tipped applicator to drop in a whisper-thin layer. Let it shrink and dry, then add another. You want to sneak up on the level of the surrounding clear coat. Once it's flush, a light polish will make that Silky Silver or Switchblade Silver look like the robot never missed a spot.