Pontiac Karma Blue Metallic (64U/WA610R) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a mood. It is a deep, teal-leaning blue that appeared on the 2009 G8 to give the car a more mature, refined presence. It is significantly more subtle than the bright blues of the era, acting as a bridge between a traditional navy and a modern slate gray. Since your Pontiac has been on the road for over a decade, the finish has likely settled into a slightly darker, more muted tone than it was on the showroom floor. It emphasizes the flared fenders and aggressive hood of the car without being loud.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Pontiac Karma Blue Metallic (check for code 64U/WA610R), you should know that this is a complex metallic finish. The depth comes from tiny aluminum flakes suspended in the paint. If you apply the paint too heavily, these flakes will sink or clump together, causing dark shadows and uneven stripes. This is a finicky color because the metallic content is high, so you must be careful about how the light hits the final repair. If the flakes do not lay flat, the patch will look darker than the surrounding panel.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the Service Parts Identification sticker, which is usually located in the trunk near the spare tire or on the driver side door pillar. Once you have it, shake your container for at least 60 seconds to ensure the metallic flakes are fully mixed and not stuck at the bottom. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle under your lighting. When you are ready, work in a cool garage or the shade to keep the paint from drying too quickly. Apply thin layers and keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Give the surface plenty of drying time between coats so the metallic particles can properly align for a uniform finish.