Chevrolet Sonic Touch Up Paint (109 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Chevrolet didn't play it safe with the Sonic; they recorded a staggering 109 colors for this compact firecracker. While most economy cars stick to a diet of rental-car silver, the Sonic team really went for it with names that sound like a high-energy playlist: Blue A Go-Go, Lemon Peel, Magenta Metallic, and the legendary Black Meet Kettle Pearl. Whether your car is wearing a coat of Shock Metallic or the more understated Son Of A Gun Gray, it's clear this car was designed to be noticed.

What to Watch For

Before you crack open your touch-up bottle, you'll need your code. On the Sonic, this is usually hiding on a silver "Service Parts Identification" sticker inside the glove box-look for a code starting with "WA" or "U" (like WA8555 for Black). If it's not there, check for a QR code on the driver's side door jamb. In the world of "thin skin," the Sonic is a prime candidate; the paint on the hood and roof is notoriously delicate, making it a magnet for highway gravel and sun-fade. If you see the clear coat looking a bit dull or "scratchy" on the top surfaces, don't panic-it's just a sign that your car needs a little extra DIY love to stay protected.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because many of these colors-like Abalone White Tricoat or Limited Addiction Pearl-are packed with metallic flakes and pearls, they require patience. Your first job is to shake that touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds until you hear the mixing ball rattling like a maraca; those sparkles love to settle at the bottom. When you apply the paint, think "thin and steady." Instead of one giant blob that looks like a grape on your hood, use the tip of your brush to apply 2-3 paper-thin dabs. This allows the metallic bits to lay flat and ensures the color matches the rest of your car instead of standing out like a sore thumb.