Oldsmobile Alero Touch Up Paint (33 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Oldsmobile didn't hold back with the Alero. For a car that defined the turn of the millennium, they offered a staggering 33 recorded colors. You've got your classic daily drivers like Galaxy Silver Metallic and Bright White, but then Oldsmobile really went for it with some bold choices. If you're rocking Manta Green Metallic, Orange Fusion Metallic, or Auburn Metallic, you're driving a rolling time capsule of Y2K style. Whether yours is a subtle grey or a vibrant sunset orange, each of these colors was designed to catch the light on those curvy body panels.

What to Watch For

The Alero is a classic GM product, which means it sometimes suffers from what I call "the Great American Sunburn." You might notice the clear coat starting to flake or turn white on the roof and trunk-don't panic, it's just the top layer getting tired. You'll also want to keep an eye on the door edges and the area right behind the wheel wells, as these are prime spots for road gravel to leave its mark.

To get the right match, you need your paint code. Forget the door jamb; on the Alero, you'll usually find the Service Parts Identification sticker hiding in the trunk. Check the underside of the spare tire cover or the underside of the trunk lid itself. Look for a code starting with "WA" or "U" (like WA8555 for Black).

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Alero colors are metallic (look at all those "Metallics" in your data!), those tiny flakes of sparkle like to settle at the bottom of the bottle while it sits on the shelf. **Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds**-even after you hear the mixing ball rattling-to wake up those sparkles.

When you're applying the paint with a pen or brush, think "thin and patient." If you have a deep chip, don't try to fill the whole hole in one go, or you'll end up with a lumpy "blob" that stays soft. Dab a tiny bit in, let it dry for 20 minutes, and come back for a second layer. Matching these complex metallics requires patience, but doing it in thin layers will give you a much smoother finish that looks great from the sidewalk.