Chevrolet Corvette Frost Blue (26 (1978)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

In 1978, the Corvette celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary, and this icy shade was a quiet standout during that milestone year. It captures the transition from the bold, loud tones of the early seventies into the sleeker, more refined aesthetics of the new decade. Since your Corvette belongs to a limited group of just over two thousand cars finished in this specific hue, you are maintaining a piece of history that most enthusiasts rarely see in person. It is a subtle, clean blue that makes the sharp fenders of a C3 look crisp and modern without the heavy drama of a darker navy or black.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the silver flakes inside the blue pigment do the heavy lifting for the final appearance. If those flakes do not land evenly, the repair will look dark or blotchy when the sun hits it. Metallics are sensitive to how you handle your application tool; if you let the paint pool or stay in one spot too long, the color will shift and appear inconsistent. You need those flakes to lay flat and uniform to match the original factory depth, or the repair will stand out as a dull patch against the surrounding shimmer.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Corvette Frost Blue (check for code 26 (1978)), you need to shake the container for a full sixty seconds to wake up those settled metallic particles. You can find your trim tag on the driver's side door hinge pillar to confirm the match before you begin. To get the best result, test the color on the included card first to see how the light reacts to the metallic grain. When you move to the car, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from loading up too heavily in one area. Work in a cool garage and give each layer plenty of drying time before you decide if the area needs more coverage.