1998 Volkswagen Touch Up Paint (35 OEM Colors)

The 1998 Volkswagen Vibe

1998 was the year of the "New Beetle" invasion and that distinct, unexplainable "crayon smell" in every interior. Whether you were rocking a Cabrio with the top down or hauling the crew in a Passat, VW was all about personality that year. Our database for '98 is small but mighty, focusing on the heavy hitters that actually survived the turn of the millennium. From the deep, moody Black Magic Pearl to the legendary "pull-me-over" Jazz Blue Pearl, we've got the shades that defined the era.

Paint Health Check

We are smack in the middle of the Peeling Era. Back in '98, the clear coat technology was great for shine, but it had a shelf life. If your Tornado Red hood currently looks like it has a peeling sunburn, you're looking at classic delamination. Once that top layer of clear decides to quit its job, the base pigment underneath starts fading faster than a one-hit wonder. If you see white, chalky flakes or "silver clouds" appearing on the roof or trunk, your clear coat is waving the white flag.

Restoration Tip

The secret to keeping a '98 VW looking decent is stopping the "Lifting Edge." If you have a rock chip that's starting to show a tiny white ring around the edge, that's air getting under the clear coat. Seal those chips immediately. Use a color-match touch-up to fill the void and lock down the perimeter. If you let oxygen and moisture get a foothold under that clear layer, it will start peeling in sheets, and no amount of wax in the world will save a color coat that's lost its skin.