Chevrolet Surf Green (903 (1962)) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color captures the peak of early sixties optimism. While it was available across almost the entire lineup in 1962, it looks most at home on the expansive sheet metal of an Impala or the sharp lines of a Chevy II Nova. It is a soft, minty pastel that balances the heavy chrome trim of the era without competing for attention. Since your car has lived through several decades, the original finish might have drifted toward a yellower, creamier tone due to sun exposure, but this fresh batch returns the car to that crisp, cool seafoam look it had on the showroom floor.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is excellent news for a DIY repair. Because there are no metallic flakes or pearls hiding in the mix, you do not have to worry about the paint looking blotchy or developing dark stripes based on how you hold your hand. The challenge with a solid pastel like this is cleanliness. Without metallic shimmer to distract the eye, every tiny speck of dust or bit of orange peel will stand out. You want the surface to be as smooth as possible before you begin, as the paint will mirror whatever texture is underneath it.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Surf Green (check for code 903 (1962)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the pigments are fully integrated. You can verify your color by looking at the metal cowl tag, which is typically riveted to the firewall on the driver's side under the hood. Once you have cleaned the repair area, test the color on the included card to see how it sits against your car's current condition. When you are ready to apply the paint, keep the container moving to avoid build-up in any one spot. Allow for ample drying time between each light coat to build a durable, uniform surface that protects the metal.