Pontiac Cosmo Metallic (72U/WA970L) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you own a GTO in this shade, you are driving a piece of 2004 history. This was the high-energy launch color that defined the return of the modern Pontiac muscle car, and with only 700 units produced, it is the definition of a cult classic. It is a deep, electric violet that shifts its personality depending on the light. Since your car has likely been on the road for nearly two decades, the original finish may have aged differently than the paint in your hand, so approaching the repair with a focus on blending is the best way to honor that rare factory look.

Technical Details

This is a high-content metallic finish, which provides that signature shimmer but makes the application a bit temperamental. The primary risk with this color is mottling, where the metallic flakes cluster together and create dark, blotchy patches. If you apply the paint too heavily in one pass, the flakes will sink and ruin the uniform violet glow. You want to build the color in thin layers to keep those silver flakes suspended exactly where they belong, ensuring the repair doesn't look like a dark bruise on your fender.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on the silver Service Parts Identification sticker located inside your glove box or tucked under the trunk carpet in the spare tire well. Before you spray or dab Pontiac Cosmo Metallic (check for code 72U/WA970L), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy metallic flakes are fully distributed. Working in a garage or the shade is vital so the sun doesn't force the paint to dry before the flakes have a chance to lay flat. Always test the color on the included card to verify the match. When you begin the repair, keep the container moving to avoid heavy buildup, and give it plenty of drying time between layers to let the finish settle naturally. If you are using a nozzle, maintain a consistent spray distance to keep the texture uniform with the rest of the panel.