Daewoo Storm Gray Metallic (86U) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade represents the final era of the original Daewoo brand. If you are touching up a Lanos or the punchy Lanos Sport, you have a color that was designed to look more expensive than the car actually cost. Since your vehicle has been on the road for over two decades, the original finish has likely shifted or faded under the sun. This gray is a professional, moody tone that hides road grime well, but it requires a clean surface to regain its depth.

Technical Details

You are working with a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny silver flakes. These flakes provide the shimmer, but they are also your biggest challenge. If you apply the paint too heavily or unevenly, the flakes will bunch together and create dark, blotchy spots known as mottling. To avoid a finish that looks like a bruised peach, you must focus on thin, consistent layers rather than one heavy coat.

Best Practices

Your paint code plate is usually bolted to the radiator support bar or the center of the firewall under the hood. Before you spray or dab Daewoo Storm Gray Metallic (check for code 86U), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to get those settled flakes back into the mix. Work in your garage or the shade to avoid direct sunlight, and always test the color on the included card before touching the car. Keep the container moving to ensure the metallic particles lay down flat, and allow for plenty of drying time between each light pass.