1993 Volkswagen Touch Up Paint (37 OEM Colors)

The 1993 Volkswagen Vibe

Nineteen ninety-three was a crossroads for the people's car. You had the boxy Fox bowing out, the Golf Mk3 making its debut, and the VR6 Corrado proving that a Volkswagen could actually scare a Porsche in a straight line. It was an era defined by bold, high-contrast choices. In our database, we've focused on the true survivors of this vintage-the shades that actually lasted long enough to restore. If you weren't driving a deep Black Jetta, you were likely behind the wheel of a red one. Whether it's the iconic Tornado Red, Flash Red, or the slightly deeper Paprika Red, these cars didn't just drive; they shouted.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of "The Peeling Era." In 1993, Volkswagen was perfecting their application process for the newly mandated low-VOC standards, and let's just say there were some growing pains. We call it delamination. If you look at your roof or hood and see what looks like a bad sunburn peeling off in translucent sheets, that's your clear coat giving up the ghost. Once the bond between that clear and the base color fails, the pigment underneath (especially those notorious reds) starts to oxidize and turn a chalky, depressed pink. If your 1993 Passat or Eurovan still has its original shine, you're looking at a miracle of garage-keeping.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for this era: Seal your stone chips immediately. On a 1993 VW, a tiny rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an entry point. Once moisture and air wedge themselves under the edge of the clear coat, the delamination will spread like a wildfire across the panel. If you catch a chip, clean it out and touch it up right away to "glue" those edges down. And for those Tornado Red owners-keep a high-quality sealant on there at all times. Red pigment is the hungriest for UV rays, and without a barrier, that vibrant red will turn into a matte-finish chalkboard faster than you can hit sixty.