Chevrolet White (WA9296/11U/16U) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This white defined a specific era of high-efficiency driving for the Geo Metro and the rugged, beach-ready Geo Tracker. If you are restoring an Asuna Sprint, you know this color represents a time when simplicity was a virtue. It is a crisp, clinical white that provides a sharp contrast against the plastic trim often found on these vintage models. While it looks tidy from a distance, this color acts as a magnet for road tar and iron fallout, so your repair will immediately stand out if the surrounding area is not deep-cleaned first. Since these vehicles have likely lived a long life outdoors, your original paint has probably developed a slightly weathered character that makes a fresh touch-up a welcome sight.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means it lacks the metallic flakes or pearl additives found on modern luxury cars. The benefit is that the color remains consistent regardless of the angle of the light, but the risk is that it provides no "sparkle" to hide minor imperfections in your technique. Because there are no flakes to settle, the primary challenge is the thickness of the application. If you apply the paint too heavily, it can create a noticeable ridge that catches the light. Solid colors like this are honest; they show exactly how much care you put into the cleaning process before you ever opened your container.

Best Practices

Before you apply Chevrolet White (check for code WA9296/11U/16U), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds to properly mix the dense white pigments. On these models, you will typically find the paint code on the Service Parts Identification sticker located inside the glove box or occasionally on the spare tire cover. Test the color on the included card first to see how the new pigment reacts to the lighting in your garage. When you are ready to begin, keep the container moving and apply the paint in several thin layers rather than a single heavy coat. This prevents the paint from sagging and ensures the repair stays level with the rest of the panel. Give it ample drying time between layers to ensure the finish sets firmly.