Cadillac ELR Touch Up Paint (21 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Cadillac truly let their creative team loose on the ELR, recording a total of 21 colors that sound more like a high-end menu than a car catalog. While you might be sporting the classic Champagne Silver Metallic or Ashen Grey Metallic, they really went for it with names like Limited Addiction Pearl and the curiously titled Black Meet Kettle Pearl. Whether you're driving a Crystal Claret Tricoat or a stealthy Satin Graphite, this car was designed to turn heads, and your driveway repairs should keep it that way.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you'll need to find your "Service Parts Identification" sticker to confirm your exact shade. On the ELR, this is most commonly hidden inside the glove box (check the door or the sidewalls), but occasionally it likes to hide under the trunk lid or on the driver's side door pillar. Look for a code starting with "WA" or "U." While the ELR's finish is premium, keep an eye on the edges of the fenders and the front hood; these areas are prone to small stone chips that can lead to bubbling if moisture gets underneath. If you see a tiny bubble near a seam, don't panic-it's just the car's way of asking for a little attention before it becomes a bigger project.

Driveway Repair Tip

Many ELR colors, especially those stunning "Tricoat" and "Pearl" options, rely on specialized flakes to get that deep shimmer. Since these particles like to settle at the bottom of the container, give your touch-up pen or brush bottle a vigorous shake for at least 60 seconds-and then shake it again halfway through. When applying, think "thin and patient." It is always better to apply three paper-thin layers than one thick glob. If you're using a brush, just dabbing the center of the chip and letting the paint flow to the edges will give you a much smoother finish than trying to "paint" it on.