1994 Volkswagen Touch Up Paint (35 OEM Colors)

The 1994 Volkswagen Vibe

Welcome to 1994-the year of flannel shirts, the Lion King, and the peak of the Mk3 era. Whether you were carving corners in a Corrado VR6, cruising the beach in a Cabriolet, or packing the family into a Eurovan, a Volkswagen was a statement of European sensible-cool. While the mid-90s were getting experimental with teals and purples, we've dialed in on the core survivors of the era. We're talking about the high-impact monochromatic staples and the legendary reds-Tornado Red, Flash Red, and Paprika Red-that defined the look of every Golf, Jetta, and Passat in the high school parking lot.

Paint Health Check

If your '94 VW is still wearing its original factory skin, you're likely dealing with "The Peeling Era." By 1994, Volkswagen was fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system, but those early clear coats hadn't quite mastered the art of staying attached long-term. This is the era of delamination. You've seen it: the roof or the hood starts looking like it's got a bad sunburn, with the clear coat flaking off in translucent sheets to reveal the flat, chalky basecoat underneath. The reds were particularly notorious-if they weren't turning pink from UV exposure, they were shedding their top layer like a snake in the Mojave. If your clear coat is still intact, you're either lucky or you've got a garage queen.

Restoration Tip

In the 1985-2005 "Peeling Era," a stone chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an invitation for disaster. Once the seal of the clear coat is broken, moisture and air get under the edges and start the delamination process. My advice? Seal those chips yesterday. Use a high-quality touch-up pen to fill the void and "glue" the edges of the clear coat down to the base. If you catch a chip early, you can stop the peeling before it turns into a full-blown respray project. Don't wait for the clear to start lifting; by then, the air has already won.