Chevrolet Azure Aqua Poly (918 (1964)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If 1964 had a signature mood, this was it. This color arrived during the peak of the space-age design era, coating everything from the sporty Corvair and the compact Chevy II to the massive Impala SS cruisers. It is a quintessential mid-century blue-green that captures a specific kind of optimism. Since your Chevrolet has likely been on the road for six decades, the existing finish might have shifted slightly due to sun exposure. This shade is famous for defining the lines of the 1964 fleet, offering a look that is far more sophisticated than the flatter solids of the previous decade.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which in 1964 parlance was known as a "Poly" or polychromatic paint. The finish relies on tiny reflective flakes suspended in the pigment to create depth. Metallic paints carry a specific risk: mottling. If the flakes are not distributed evenly, you will see dark patches or "tiger stripes" where the metal has bunched up. This happens because the heavy particles want to sink or clump. To prevent this, you must maintain a consistent spray distance and keep the container moving at all times. If you are using a brush or pen, use light, even strokes to avoid dragging the flakes into a corner of the repair.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the cowl tag, which is a small metal plate located on the driver-side firewall under the hood. Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Azure Aqua Poly (check for code 918 (1964)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is not optional for a metallic color; those flakes need to be fully suspended to get an accurate match. Test the color on the included card to see how the light hits the metallic particles. Work in a garage or the shade to keep the surface cool. Apply thin layers rather than one heavy coat, and allow for plenty of drying time between applications so the metallic flakes can set exactly where they land.