Oldsmobile Bravada Touch Up Paint (64 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Oldsmobile really went for it with the Bravada, recording a staggering 64 colors over its lifespan. While it shared a skeleton with its Chevy and GMC cousins, the Bravada was the "country club" relative, draped in sophisticated shades like Space Blue Metallic, Indigo Metallic, and the very-90s Meadow Green Metallic. Whether you're rocking the classic Pewter Metallic or the bold Red Pearl Tricoat, this SUV was designed to look just as good at a gala as it did in a grocery store parking lot.

What to Watch For

Before you get to work, you need to find your "paint fingerprint." On the Bravada, your paint code is hiding on a silver or white sticker inside your glove box. Look for a code starting with "WA" or "U" (like WA8554). Now, for the reality check: GM paint from this era-especially on the hood and roof-tends to get a little "tired." You might notice the clear coat starting to flake or the color looking a bit dull. These SUVs also love to show a little bubbling around the wheel wells and the bottom of the doors. Don't worry, though; catching these spots early with a touch-up pen is exactly how you keep a "classic" from becoming a "clunker."

Driveway Repair Tip

Since the Bravada's palette is heavy on metallics and pearls, your secret weapon is the sixty-second shake. Those tiny metallic flakes are heavy-they like to sink to the bottom of the bottle and stay there. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle until you hear that little agitator ball rattling like a maraca, then keep going for another minute to ensure the color is even. When applying, think "thin and patient." It is much better to apply three paper-thin layers than one big, gloopy blob that looks like a blueberry stuck to your door. Let each layer dry for about 15 minutes, and you'll see those sparkles wake up and match the rest of your ride.