Chevrolet Spectrum Touch Up Paint (30 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Chevrolet Spectrum may have been a compact commuter, but Chevrolet didn't hold back on the palette, recording a total of 30 colors over its run. They really went for it with names like Spectrum Red and the sophisticated Crimson Maple Metallic. Whether you're rocking the stealthy Sash Black or the era-defining Light Chestnut Metallic, there is a lot of personality packed into these small panels.

What to Watch For

Because these cars hail from an era when paint formulations were changing, you might notice the finish looking a bit "chalky" or see the shiny top layer starting to flake away near the edges of the hood or roof. Don't worry-this is a common rite of passage for a classic Spectrum. To get the perfect match for your repair, you'll need the paint code. Head to the passenger side and open the glove box; you're looking for a white "Service Parts Identification" sticker. The code is usually at the bottom, often starting with "WA" or preceded by a "U" for the upper body color.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you are working with one of the many metallic options like Crystal 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-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, avoid the temptation to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop a big "blob" of metallic paint, the flakes will sink and look darker than the rest of the car. Instead, use thin, delicate layers and let them dry in between; it requires patience, but it's the secret to making that repair disappear into the original finish.