Chevrolet Chevy II Touch Up Paint (46 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Chevrolet didn't just give the Chevy II a name; they gave it a wardrobe. With 46 recorded colors, they really went for it. You're looking at a spectrum that ranges from the business-formal Tuxedo Black to the "look-at-me" Bolero Red and the mesmerizing Azure Aqua Poly. If your car has a "Poly" name-like Laurel Green Poly or Autumn Gold Poly-that's 1960s-speak for metallic. It means there are tiny flakes of shimmer in that bottle waiting to catch the sun.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to be sure you have the right shade of 1960s cool. Forget the glovebox or the door jamb; for a Chevy II, your paint code is living on the Cowl Tag. Pop the hood and look at the firewall (the metal wall between the engine and the cabin). You'll find a small metal plate with "PNT" or "PAINT" followed by a code-usually a three-digit number or a letter.

The Chevy II is famous for its sharp, "boxier" body lines. While those lines look great, they are the first place the paint likes to thin out. Keep an eye on the "peaks" of the fenders and the edges of the hood. If you see grey or white peeking through, that's your primer saying hello. Also, because these older paints are often brittle, you might see tiny "crow's feet" or fine cracks. Don't panic; it's just the car showing its age, and a little touch-up can go a long way.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of those "Poly" (metallic) colors, your biggest job is the "The Great Shake." Those metallic flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles.

When applying, remember that metallic colors are about patience. Instead of one giant drop of paint, use the tip of your brush to "dot" the color into the chip. If the chip is deep, let the first layer dry for 20 minutes before adding a second. Building the color up in thin layers prevents the metallic flakes from bunching up and looking like a dark smudge. Take your time, and you'll have that classic finish looking sharp again.