Buick Regal Touch Up Paint (136 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Buick Regal has sported a staggering 136 colors over the years, and someone in the naming department clearly had a sense of humor. We aren't just looking at "Silver" and "Black" here; Buick gave us gems like Tin Roof Rusted Metallic, Black Meet Kettle Pearl, and the oddly relatable You Drive Me Grazy Pearl. Whether you're rocking the soulful Old Blue Eyes Metallic or the eco-vibes of Unripened Green Metallic, they really went for it. If your car is one of the many shades of Satin Steel or Silvermist, don't worry-even the "50 shades of grey" era of the Regal looks sharp when the chips are filled in.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need your "secret identity" (the paint code). For most Regals, you'll find this on the Service Parts Identification sticker. Pop the trunk and look under the lid or lift the floor carpet to check the spare tire cover. You're looking for a code that usually starts with a "U" (for Upper) or "WA," often found right next to the "BC/CC" text. As for the paint itself, keep a close eye on the horizontal surfaces. Regals are known to show a little "sunburn" on the roof, hood, and trunk where the clear coat can get thin or start to bubble. If you catch these spots early with a touch-up pen, you can stop the peeling before it decides to migrate.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Regal colors-like Crystal Claret or Black Meet Kettle-rely on heavy metallic or pearl flakes, your biggest hurdle is "the settle." Those sparkles love to sink to the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes (play a song, get a workout in) to wake up those pigments. When applying, remember that three thin, whisper-light layers are always better than one giant, gloopy blob. If you're using a brush, dab the paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges rather than "painting" it on like a fence. Patience is your best friend here!