Daewoo Azurite Blue Metallic (21U) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Lanos or Nubira was part of a bold new chapter for Daewoo, and this deep, professional blue was the sophisticated choice of the lineup. It is a classic midnight-adjacent shade that feels much more premium than the budget-friendly price of the car originally suggested. Since your car has likely been on the road for over two decades, the original finish has probably lost some of its factory depth due to sun exposure. While this color is excellent at hiding daily road grime and dust, it is very unforgiving with scratches and will show every swirl mark once the clear coat begins to age.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that provide its characteristic glow under the sun. Metallic paints are notorious for "mottling," which is the technical term for those ugly dark stripes or blotches that appear when the flakes do not land evenly. Before you spray or dab Daewoo Azurite Blue Metallic (check for code 21U), you need to shake the container vigorously for at least a full minute. Those heavy metallic flakes naturally sink to the bottom of the container, and if you do not mix them thoroughly, the repair will look too dark or flat compared to the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

You can typically find your identification plate bolted to the radiator crossover support bar or the center of the firewall under the hood. Before you apply any paint to the car, test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches your specific level of paint fade. When you begin the repair, keep the container moving at a steady pace and a consistent distance from the surface. If you linger in one spot, the flakes will swim together and create a "tiger stripe" effect. Apply the paint in light, thin layers in a cool garage or the shade. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to let the pigments and flakes set properly before you move on to the next pass.