Chevrolet Vivant Touch Up Paint (25 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Chevrolet Vivant entered the scene with a surprisingly adventurous palette for a family-focused MPV. While most brands played it safe with "Office Park Silver," Chevrolet (and its Daewoo cousins) gave us 25 distinct colors. They really leaned into the early 2000s aesthetic with "Effect" and "Mica" finishes that make the car pop in the sunlight. You've got everything from the playful Mint Green Effect and Red Rock Mica to the distinguished Antique Bronze Metallic. It's a color list that says, "I'm carpooling, but I'm doing it with personality."

What to Watch For

Because these vehicles often lived their lives in the thick of family duty, the paint has likely seen some battles. The factory clear coat on the Vivant is known for being a bit thin, especially on the horizontal surfaces. Keep an eye on the roof and the leading edge of the hood; if the paint looks a little "chalky" or white in those spots, the sun has just been a bit too friendly. Finding your paint code is your first mission-it's usually a treasure hunt. Check the glove box first for a "Service Parts Identification" sticker. If it's not there, check the spare tire well or the firewall under the hood. Look for a code starting with "WA" or preceded by "BC/CC."

Driveway Repair Tip

If you are working with one of those "Effect" or "Mica" colors, you aren't just applying paint; you're applying a tiny science experiment. Those "Effects" come from microscopic flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes-long after your arm gets tired-to make sure those sparkles are evenly distributed. When you apply the paint to a chip, don't try to fill the whole crater in one go. Apply a thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then come back for a second pass. Patience is the difference between a repair that disappears and a "blob" that reminds you of your mistake every time you walk to the car.