Chevrolet Astro Touch Up Paint (79 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Chevrolet Astro wasn't just a van; it was a canvas. Over its long life, Chevrolet recorded a staggering 79 different colors for this boxy legend. They really went for it-you could find anything from the work-ready Pewter Metallic and White to the surprisingly bold Tangier Orange and the deep Dark Cherry Metallic. Whether you're driving a "grocery getter" or a converted camper, your Astro has a color personality that's more complex than you'd expect for a vehicle shaped like a loaf of bread.

What to Watch For

If your Astro's paint looks like it's peeling off in sheets-particularly on the hood or roof-you aren't alone. Many GM paints from this era suffer from "delamination," where the top layer decides it's done being friends with the primer underneath. This often leaves behind a very slick, smooth surface that makes new paint want to slide right off.

To get your fix started, you'll need your code. Unlike most cars where it's on the door, the Astro likes to hide its secrets. Open up your glove box and look for a white "Service Parts Identification" sticker. If it's not there, check the rear face of the passenger door. You're looking for a code that usually starts with "WA" or "U" (like WA8624 for white).

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many Astro colors are metallic (look for "Metallic" or "Sapphire" in the name), your biggest hurdle is the "sparkle settle." The tiny metallic flakes in your touch-up bottle love to sink to the bottom like lead weights. Before you even think about touching the van, shake that bottle or can for a full two minutes. If your arm isn't tired, you haven't shaken it enough.

When applying to those "slick" peeling spots, use a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol on a paper towel to clean the area first. Since the original surface is so smooth, you want it surgically clean so your new paint has the best possible chance to grab hold. Apply thin, light dabs rather than one big glob-it requires some patience, but your Astro will thank you.