Buick Dark Blue Metallic (29/WA8540) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the suit-and-tie of the mid-eighties Buick lineup. It's a deep, formal navy that anchored the 1985 Regal and the 1986 LeSabre. In the shade, it passes for black. Under the sun, the blue wakes up. It's a serious color for serious cars. It doesn't beg for attention; it demands respect.

Technical Details

This finish relies on a heavy metallic flake. Those flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you don't mix them properly, your repair will look flat and dull. Because it's a dark metallic, you run the risk of mottling. If the paint goes on too heavy in one spot, the metal flakes bunch up and create dark shadows or stripes. It's a great color for hiding road grime, but it's less forgiving with sloppy technique. Keep the container moving to ensure the flakes lay down flat.

Best Practices

Pop the trunk. You'll usually find the Service Parts Identification sticker on the underside of the trunk lid or the spare tire cover. Before you spray or dab Buick Dark Blue Metallic (check for code 29/WA8540), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Hard. Those pigments need to be fully suspended. Test the color on the included card to check the flake density before you touch the car. Apply thin, even layers in a cool garage or the shade. Respect the drying time between coats to prevent the metallic from shifting or sagging.