Cadillac XLRV Touch Up Paint (18 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Cadillac didn't hold back with the XLR-V, giving us a palette of 18 distinct shades that range from the boardroom-ready Fine Silver Birch Metallic to the surprisingly bold Antique Bronze Metallic. They even leaned into the "Effect" era with high-tech finishes like Transition Blue Effect and Star Black Effect. Whether you're rocking the classic Arctic Bright White or the moody Dark Ming Blue, this car was designed to catch eyes-and, unfortunately, the occasional highway pebble.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbling, you need to find your "Service Parts Identification" sticker. On the XLR-V, Cadillac hid this better than a state secret: check the right side of the trunk under the storage bin cover. You're looking for a code that usually starts with "WA" or "U." While the paint itself is high-quality, these cars are known for "sun-burn" on the top surfaces-the clear coat on the roof and fenders can get a bit thin and prone to fading if left in the driveway too long. You might also notice the paint on those plastic rocker panels starting to act a bit shy and wanting to peel away; catch those spots early before they grow.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many of these colors are "Effect" or "Metallic" finishes (looking at you, Imperial Blue Effect), the sparkles are the star of the show. Those tiny flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle, so shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full two minutes-yes, set a timer-to wake up the metallic particles. When applying, don't try to fill the whole chip in one go. Think of it like nail polish: apply one thin layer, wait twenty minutes, and then add another. This keeps the "sparkle" even and prevents that dreaded "dark blob" look that happens when too much metallic paint pools in one spot.