Chevrolet Prizm Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Chevrolet Prizm might have been a sensible commuter at heart, but the paint department was clearly having a party in the late '90s. With 19 colors on the roster, they moved quickly from "sensible" to "spectacular." While you'll see plenty of the classic Silver Metallic and White, they also gave us some absolute gems like Apricot Ice Pearl Metallic and Midnight Emerald Pearl. Whether your Prizm is a humble beige or a shimmering Lavender Pearl, it's a car that deserves a little driveway spa day.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "Service Parts Identification" sticker. In true Prizm fashion, this is a bit of a scavenger hunt-check the inside of your glove box first, then head to the trunk to check the spare tire well. You're looking for a code that starts with "WA" or "BC/CC." Keep an eye out for "clear coat failure" on the roof and hood; these cars are famous for their clear skin getting a little "sunburned" and peeling away. Also, if you're driving one of the Ruby Pearl or Canyon Red models, you might notice the color has drifted toward a lighter pink over the years. Don't panic-it just means the new touch-up paint will look extra vibrant, so it requires patience to build it up slowly.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because many Prizm colors are "Pearls" or "Metallics," those tiny shimmering flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes-even if your arm gets tired-to wake up those sparkles. When you apply it, think "thin and patient." Instead of one big glob to fill a chip, dab a tiny bit in, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another layer. This keeps the metallic flakes lying flat so they catch the light just right, rather than looking like a dark spot on your door.