Pontiac Medium Spiral Gray Metallic (88/WA812K) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you own a Grand Am, Grand Prix, Bonneville, or G6 from the mid-2000s, you likely have this sophisticated, charcoal-adjacent shade. It was a massive upgrade over the flatter grays of the late nineties, offering a high-tech, industrial feel that defined the final era of the Pontiac brand. It is an exceptionally practical choice for a daily driver because the depth of the gray does a fantastic job of hiding road grime and dust. When it is clean and the sun hits it, the finish transforms from a muted slate into a shimmering field of silver light.

Technical Details

This is a heavy metallic finish, meaning the paint is packed with tiny silver flakes designed to catch the light. Because of this high flake content, you need to be careful about mottling, which is when the flakes cluster together and create dark, patchy spots or stripes. To avoid this, you must apply light, even layers. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metallic particles will sink and ruin the uniform look of your repair. Before you spray or dab Pontiac Medium Spiral Gray Metallic (check for code 88/WA812K), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure those flakes are evenly suspended in the liquid.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on the silver Service Parts Identification sticker located inside your glove box or on the underside of the spare tire cover in your trunk. Once you have the right match, remember that environmental conditions in your garage or shade will affect your results; avoid working in high humidity. Always test the color on the included card before you touch your car to ensure the metallic density looks right. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving at all times to prevent the paint from pooling. Give each layer adequate drying time so the metallic particles can set properly before you apply the next coat.