Cadillac Dark Bronzemist Metallic (76/WA529F) Touch Up Paint

The Look

It's the color of early 2000s status. You'll find it on everything from the boxy Escalade to the sleek Seville. It's an earthy, liquid-gold bronze. It's sophisticated. It's mature. It hides road dust like a champ but needs a clean surface to show its soul. In the shade, it looks like a deep brown. In the sun, the metallic flake wakes up and turns the panels into a warm, glowing shield.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish. It is heavy on the flake. Metallics are temperamental by nature. If you apply it too heavy, the flakes drown in the wet paint and you get dark, muddy blotches. If you move too fast, the coverage looks thin and dusty. You want a middle ground. It's a basecoat-clearcoat system, so it will look dull until the clear goes on. Don't panic when the first layer looks flat.

Best Practices

Pop your trunk. Look for the white Service Parts ID sticker on the underside of the lid or the spare tire cover. Before you spray or dab Cadillac Dark Bronzemist Metallic (check for code 76/WA529F), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Hard. Those heavy flakes sink to the bottom and they won't come out right if you're lazy with the mixing. Test the color on the included card first. It helps you find the right speed. Keep the container moving at all times to avoid dark spots or stripes. Work in the shade. Layer it thin. Let the drying time do the work between coats.