Saturn Ink Slate Metallic (87/WA503Q) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Since your Saturn Relay has likely spent the last fifteen years as a faithful family workhorse, this deep, industrial shade has done an admirable job hiding road salt and grime. It is a moody, professional gray that feels more like granite than a standard silver. Because it was only available for a short window during the final years of the brand, it carries a certain rarity that makes a clean repair worth the effort. Touching up these panels restores that solid, heavy-metal feel that defined the late-era Saturn aesthetic.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, meaning your paint is packed with microscopic flakes that catch the light at different angles. These flakes are heavier than the pigment and will sink to the bottom of the container while it sits on your shelf. If you do not mix them thoroughly, the repair will look like a flat, muddy charcoal rather than a shimmering slate. The main risk here is mottling-where the flakes bunch up and create dark clouds or light spots-which happens if the paint is applied too heavily or without enough agitation.

Best Practices

You can find your specific color ID on the silver sticker located inside your glove box or near the spare tire area. Before you apply your Saturn Ink Slate Metallic (verify code 87/WA503Q), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the metallic particles are fully suspended. Always test the color on the included card to confirm the match against your existing finish. When you start, keep the container moving across the surface to ensure even distribution and prevent the flakes from pooling. Give the paint enough drying time between layers so the metallic structure sets firmly before you add your clear coat.