Chevrolet Optra Touch Up Paint (49 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Chevrolet Optra is a bit of a chameleon. With a staggering 49 recorded colors over its lifespan, Chevrolet really leaned into the "choices, choices" philosophy. They gave us everything from the sophisticated Dark Ming Blue Metallic and Fine Silver Birch Metallic to the surprisingly bold Apple Green Metallic and Kandinsky Red Metallic. Whether you're driving a Sunset Orange Mica or a Mint Green Effect, it's clear the designers were having a lot of fun in the paint lab.

What to Watch For

Now, let's talk shop. The Optra is a reliable workhorse, but its clear coat can be a little sensitive, especially on the "flat" surfaces. If you look at your roof, hood, or trunk, you might notice some white, flaky spots-that's the clear coat deciding it wants to retire early. Because the factory finish can be a bit thin, those gravel-flinging trucks on the highway will leave their mark in the form of deep stone chips.

Before you start, you need your code. Finding it on an Optra is a bit of a treasure hunt. Start by checking the inside of your glove box for a "Service Parts Identification" sticker. If it's not there, pop the hood and look for a metal plate on the firewall (the back of the engine bay). You're looking for a code that usually starts with "WA" or is listed next to "BC/CC."

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Optra colors are "Metallic" or "Effect" paints (like Galaxy White or Imperial Blue Metallic), those tiny sparkles inside the bottle like to settle at the bottom like heavy sand. If you don't shake that touch-up bottle for a full two minutes, your repair will look duller than the rest of the car.

The Pro-Move: Don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop a giant "blob" of paint in a chip, the center stays soft and the edges will look like a tiny mountain. Instead, apply one thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. It requires some patience, but your Optra will thank you for the extra attention.