Cadillac DTS Touch Up Paint (51 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Cadillac clearly didn't want you to be bored; they've recorded a staggering 51 colors for the DTS. It's a palette that ranges from the sophisticated Double Expresso and Green Jewel Frost Metallic to the legendary Mary Kay Pink Pearl Tricoat. Whether your car looks like a cup of coffee or a high-end cosmetic reward, Cadillac really went for it with the "more is more" philosophy. With so many variations of silver and white, finding your exact match is like trying to pick the right "neutral" at a luxury spa-they all look great, but only one is yours.

What to Watch For

Before you pop that touch-up cap, you need to find your "Service Parts Identification" sticker. On the DTS, Cadillac decided to play a little game of hide-and-seek: you'll usually find it in the trunk, tucked onto the spare tire cover or hidden deep in the spare tire wheel well itself. Once you have your code, take a good look at your roof and those plastic rocker panels. These cars are known for a bit of "sunburn"-where the clear coat starts to flake on the top surfaces-and some peeling on the lower plastic bits. Don't worry, it's nothing a little driveway TLC can't handle; we're just catching it before it spreads.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many DTS colors are high-end "Tricoats" or deep metallics, they require a bit more patience than a standard flat white. Those beautiful sparkles in your White Diamond or Crystal Claret have a habit of settling at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full 60 seconds-yes, count it out-to wake up those metallic flakes. When you apply the paint, think "thin and patient." Instead of one big glob to fill a chip, dab on a tiny layer, let it dry, and come back for a second pass. It's better to build a little hill of paint slowly than to deal with a runny mess on your fender.