Buick Dark Bronzemist Metallic (WA529F) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Dark Bronzemist Metallic is a relic of the late 2000s crossover era. It was a swan song color for the 2007 Rendezvous. This isn't your grandfather's beige. It's a deep, earthy bronze with a serious mood. In the shade, it looks like dark chocolate. In the sun, the metallic flakes wake up and turn it into burnished copper. It hides road grime better than almost any other shade on the road. It's mature. It's understated. It gives that bulky SUV a much-needed touch of class.

Technical Details

This is a high-pigment metallic finish. It's packed with heavy flakes that love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you don't get them suspended, the color will look dull or mismatched. Metallic paints like this carry a risk of mottling. That means you might see dark spots or "tiger stripes" if you aren't careful. The benefit is incredible depth. The risk is an uneven look. You have to be consistent with your movement to get the flakes to lay flat.

Best Practices

Find your paint code on the Service Parts Identification sticker, usually located inside the glove box. Before you spray or dab Buick Dark Bronzemist Metallic (check for code WA529F), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is non-negotiable. Test the color on the included card to ensure the flakes are mixing properly. Keep the container moving at all times to prevent the bronze from pooling. Use thin, even layers. Give it a generous drying time between each coat. If the surface looks slightly textured after the color coat, don't worry. A clear coat is what brings the shine and protects that metallic shimmer from the sun. Work in a cool garage or the shade for the best results.