Chevrolet Medium Turquoise Metallic (34 (1970)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

The year 1970 was a high-water mark for American design, and this color represents that era perfectly. While many owners chose the typical reds and blacks, choosing this turquoise helped a car stand out in a parking lot full of muscle. Since your car has likely seen many years of sun and road use, you might notice that the original finish has a deep, oceanic quality that shifts as you walk around the vehicle. It was a one-year-only option for most of the lineup, including the Chevelle, Nova, and Camaro, which makes it a special piece of history to preserve.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, meaning it contains small aluminum flakes that give the paint its characteristic shimmer. Metallic paints require a bit more attention than solid colors because those tiny flakes need to lay down evenly to look right. If the paint is applied too heavily in one spot, the flakes can clump together and create dark, blotchy areas known as mottling. This ruins the illusion of a smooth, metal surface. By keeping the container moving and applying light layers, you ensure the flakes distribute themselves across the panel rather than sinking into a puddle.

Best Practices

Before you apply Chevrolet Medium Turquoise Metallic (double-check for code 34 (1970) on the cowl tag located under the hood near the wipers), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds. This is the only way to get those heavy metallic flakes off the bottom and into the liquid. To ensure the color still matches your aged finish, test the color on the included card first. Work in your garage or in the shade to keep the surface cool, as high heat will cut your drying time too short and leave the finish looking dusty. Hold your nozzle or pen steady and focus on thin, even coats rather than trying to cover the damage in one pass.