Chevrolet Alpine Green Pri Metallic (31/WA740H) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a pure relic of the early 2000s, a deep teal-leaning green that defined the final years of the compact Chevy era. Since your Cavalier has likely spent the last two decades surviving daily commutes and grocery store parking lots, the original finish has probably lost some of its factory luster. When you look closely at Chevrolet Alpine Green Pri Metallic (code 31/WA740H), you will see a dense field of metallic flakes that give the car its character. It is a sensible color that hides road grime well, but it demands respect during a repair because those flakes need to sit just right to catch the light.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the silver particles inside the paint are doing all the heavy lifting. The biggest risk you face in a garage or shade is mottling, those dark, cloudy patches that happen when the metallic flakes bunch up instead of spreading out. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, the flakes sink and create a shadow effect that makes the repair look like a bruise. Because your car has lived on the road for a while, the surrounding paint might have shifted toward a slightly flatter or lighter tone due to sun exposure. Layering thin, even coats is the only way to get those tiny flakes to mimic the factory layout.

Best Practices

Before you begin, verify your match by looking for the Service Parts Identification sticker, usually found on the spare tire cover in the trunk or tucked inside the glove box. To keep the metallic flakes from settling at the bottom of the container, you must shake it vigorously for at least one full minute. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car to ensure the shade matches your current level of fade. When you start the repair, keep the container moving at all times to prevent the paint from pooling. Give each layer enough drying time so the surface is no longer tacky before you add more. If you are using a pen, use light dabs rather than long strokes to keep the flake distribution even.