Cadillac Optiq Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Cadillac didn't hold back with the Optiq, giving us a palette of 8 colors that prove they've finally moved past the "strictly silver" era. While they've kept the classics like Black Raven and Sharkskin for the traditionalists, they really went for it with the more adventurous hues. From the vibrant, citrusy punch of Habanero to the deep, oceanic Riptide and the cosmic, color-shifting mystery of Nebula, there's a lot of personality on these panels. It's a bold lineup that makes "white car, grey car, black car" look a bit lazy.

What to Watch For

Before you touch that chip, you need to find your "birth certificate"-the paint code. Cadillac likes to play hide-and-seek with the Service Parts Identification sticker. Check the glove box first; if it's not there, head to the driver's side door jamb or peek under the trunk floor near the spare tire well. You're looking for a code that usually starts with "WA" or "U" followed by four digits.

One thing to keep in mind: modern Cadillac clear coats can be a bit on the "soft" side. This means those beautiful Habanero or Nimbus hoods are absolute magnets for tiny road stones. Keep a close eye on the front bumper and the leading edge of the hood; those are your primary battlegrounds for chips.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with Abalone White or Radiant Red, you're dealing with a Tricoat. These require patience because the color is built in layers. Instead of trying to fill a chip in one go, apply your base color in very thin, light dabs. Let it dry for at least 15 minutes before adding the pearl mid-coat.

Also, since many of these colors-especially Nebula and Riptide-are packed with metallic flakes, shake your touch-up bottle for at least 60 seconds. You want to wake up all those tiny sparkles so they don't just sit at the bottom of the bottle, otherwise, your repair will look "flat" compared to the rest of the car.