Buick Allure Touch Up Paint (56 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Buick really went for it with the Allure, offering a staggering 56 colors over its lifespan. While most of the lineup feels like a sophisticated "50 Shades of Grey" convention-featuring classics like Galaxy Silver Metallic and Medium Spiral Gray-they did sprinkle in some personality with gems like Dark Bronzemist Metallic and the regal Dark Ming Blue. Whether you're driving a stealthy Carbon Flash or the glowing White Diamond Tri-coat, you're dealing with a paint finish that was designed to look "premium" on the showroom floor, which means there's a lot of depth to match.

What to Watch For

Before you go hunting through the trunk like you would with most cars, stop-the Allure likes to be different. You'll typically find your paint code on a silver or white "Service Parts Identification" sticker located inside the glove box. Look for a code starting with "WA" followed by four digits.

In terms of wear, these cars are known for "sunburn." Keep a close eye on the horizontal surfaces-the hood, the roof, and the trunk lid. The clear coat on GMs from this era can be a little sensitive to UV rays, leading to cloudy patches or tiny flakes. If you see a chip on the roof, address it quickly before the sun decides to turn that small freckle into a peeling problem.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many Allure colors (especially White Diamond and Red Jewel) are pearls or heavy metallics, the "sparkles" tend to settle at the bottom of the bottle like heavy sediment. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those metallic flakes.

When applying, remember that your goal is to "fill," not "paint." If you have a deep chip, don't try to fix it in one go. Dab a tiny amount in the center, let it dry for 20 minutes, and come back for a second layer. This builds the color up to the surface naturally. If you're working with a tri-coat, have patience; that "glow" comes from the layering, so keep your coats thin and let the paint do the work.