Chevrolet Lumina Touch Up Paint (43 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Chevrolet really went for it with the Lumina, recording a staggering 43 colors over its lifespan. While the 90s were known for a sea of greys like Pewter Metallic and Galaxy Silver, Chevy clearly had a "blue period" with Opal Blue, Medium Gulf Blue, and Regal Blue. If you're driving one of the rarer shades like Dark Mulberry or Jasper Green Metallic, you've basically got a rolling time capsule of turn-of-the-millennium style.

What to Watch For

If your Lumina looks like it has a mild case of "sunburn," you aren't alone. This era of GM paint is notorious for the clear coat deciding to retire early, especially on the hood and roof. You might see the paint start to flake or look "cloudy." Before you start your repair, you'll need the Service Parts Identification sticker. On the Lumina sedan, it's usually hiding in the glove box, on the underside of the trunk lid, or stuck to the spare tire cover. Look for a code starting with "WA" or "BC/CC"-that's your golden ticket to a color match.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since about 80% of Lumina colors are "Metallic," your touch-up bottle is actually a tiny snow globe of silver flakes. If you don't shake it like you're making a martini for at least 60 seconds, those sparkles will stay at the bottom, and your repair will look like a flat, dark smudge. Apply your paint in thin, "whisper-light" coats. If you try to fill a chip in one thick blob, the metallic flakes will sink to the edges and create a dark ring. Two thin layers will keep those sparkles sitting pretty and level with the rest of your paint.