Pontiac Black Licorice (19/WA990A) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Pontiac Torrent might not be a GTO, but it carries the same deep, obsidian DNA found across the entire GM lineup from the late 2000s. This isn't a charcoal or a soft grey. It is a true, deep black that was designed to give these SUVs a more premium, urban presence. Because your Torrent has likely spent the last fifteen years facing road salt and sun, this shade has probably developed some character. Solid blacks like this are honest; they show every scratch, but they also reward a good repair with a depth that metallic paints simply cannot match.

Technical Details

This is a standard solid finish, which means there are no metallic flakes or pearl particles hiding inside the mixture. While that makes matching the tone easier, it also makes your technique more important. Solid black reveals every ripple and imperfection in your work because there is no sparkle to distract the eye. You will get a deep, mirror-like result, but you must be patient with your layers. If you apply the paint too heavily, you risk creating a ridge that will be visible from across the parking lot.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Pontiac Black Licorice (check for code 19/WA990A), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You will find that paint code printed on a silver sticker inside your glovebox or occasionally on the spare tire cover in the rear. Once you start, keep the container moving to ensure the pigment stays level. Test the color on the included card to see how it looks against your weathered panels before you touch the car. Work in the shade to prevent the metal from getting too hot, and give it plenty of drying time between light coats to build the depth you need.