Chevrolet Venture Touch Up Paint (41 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Chevrolet Venture may have been the quintessential suburban shuttle, but Chevy didn't hold back on the palette. With a staggering 41 colors recorded over its lifespan, they really went for it. You'll find everything from the regal-sounding Crimson King and the adventurous Mayan Gold Metallic to the surprisingly earthy Dark Otter Metallic. Whether yours is the ubiquitous Galaxy Silver Metallic or the more elusive Smokey Carmel Metallic, this van carried a lot of personality in its pigment.

What to Watch For

If you're looking to find your match, head straight for the passenger side. Open the glove box and look for the silver or white "Service Parts Identification" sticker. Your paint code is usually at the bottom, often prefixed with "BC/CC U" (for Basecoat/Clearcoat Upper) or starting with "WA."

Now, for the reality check: these vans were built during an era where GM clear coats were known to get a little "tired." Keep an eye out for chalking or peeling on the roof and hood where the sun hits hardest. You might also see small bubbles forming near the door handles or wheel arches. Don't worry, though-as long as you catch these spots before they turn into a "rust buffet," a little touch-up paint can keep things looking sharp.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many Venture colors are "Metallic" (like that Light Driftwood or Silvermist), those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle while it sits in your drawer. To get a perfect match, don't just give it a quick flick. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-seriously, time it-to wake up those metallic flakes. When applying, think "thin and patient." It's much better to dab on three paper-thin layers than to drop one big "glob" that stays soft forever. If you're using a pen, test the flow on a piece of cardboard first so you don't get a surprise sneeze of paint on your fender!