Chevrolet Metro Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Chevrolet gave the fuel-sipping Metro a surprisingly punchy wardrobe of 16 recorded colors. They really went for it with names like California Gold Metallic and Scuba Blue Metallic-colors that make a small car feel a lot larger than its parking spot. Whether you're rocking the earthy Silver Sage Metallic or the bold Sunset Red Metallic, your Metro was clearly designed to stand out while it saved you money at the pump.

What to Watch For

Being an economy hero, the Metro's paint was often applied with a "just enough" philosophy. You'll likely notice some "sunburn" (clear coat peeling or fading) on the roof and the center of the hood where the sun hits hardest. Before you start, you need your secret handshake: the paint code. On a Metro, skip the door jambs and head straight for the glove box. Look for a silver or white "Service Parts Identification" sticker. You're looking for a code that starts with "WA" or follows "BC/CC"-that's your golden ticket to a perfect match.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Metro colors are metallic-like Woodland Green or Sparkle Silver-those tiny flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least 60 seconds (count it out!) to wake up the sparkles. When applying, remember that these colors require patience: it is better to dab on three paper-thin layers than one big, gloppy mountain of paint. If the color looks a little dark at first, don't panic; metallic paint often finds its true personality once it fully dries.