Daewoo Galaxy White (11U/WA143L) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This isn't a complex, high-fashion white with hidden undertones. It is an honest, utilitarian shade that defined the GM-Daewoo era. If you are working on a Tacuma from the mid-2000s, you are dealing with a color designed for visibility and ease of maintenance rather than for turning heads at a car show. Because your car has likely spent two decades parked in the sun, the original finish has probably shifted toward a warmer, creamier tone. Your fresh application will look bright and crisp, which can sometimes highlight the age of the surrounding panels, so keep your repair areas small and focused.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is the best news for anyone working in a garage or under a shade tree. Because there are no metallic flakes or pearl additives to worry about, you do not have to worry about the orientation of the paint or the dreaded "striping" effect that ruins metallic jobs. The trade-off is that solid white is unforgiving when it comes to cleanliness. It will show every speck of dust or stray hair that lands in the wet surface. While it hides small scratches well once dry, the application requires a very clean environment to prevent imperfections from being trapped in the finish.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification plate on the radiator support bar at the very front of the engine bay or centered on the firewall. Before you spray or dab Daewoo Galaxy White (check for code 11U/WA143L), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the pigments are thoroughly mixed. Test the color on the included card to see how the new paint stacks up against your weathered bodywork. When you start, apply thin layers and give them plenty of drying time. If you apply the paint too thick in one go, it will sag. Keep the container moving to ensure a steady flow and a level surface that blends naturally with the rest of your car.