Daewoo Active Red Metallic (77U) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade represents the high-water mark for the Lanos Sport, a color designed to give the entry-level hatchback a shot of adrenaline. Since your car has likely been braving the elements since the early 2000s, you should expect the original finish to have matured. Red pigments are usually the first to succumb to UV damage, so your existing paint might look a bit softer than the fresh, saturated liquid in your container. Achieving a good result is about blending this new life into a finish that has aged over two decades.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it carries a fine suspension of light-catching flakes. Red metallics are temperamental; if you apply the paint too heavily in a single pass, those flakes will clump together and create dark, blotchy patches or stripes. Because red is a naturally transparent pigment, the depth of the color depends on building up thin, even layers. Rushing the process will lead to mottling, making the repair look like a different shade entirely even if the paint itself is a perfect match.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification plate on the radiator support bar or the center of the firewall under the hood. Before you spray or dab Daewoo Active Red Metallic (check for code 77U), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy red pigments and metallic flakes are fully integrated. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flakes settle before you touch the car. Whether you are using a Nozzle or a Brush, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling and darkening. Always work in a Garage or in the Shade to avoid direct sunlight, and give each layer enough Drying time to set before applying the next.