Oldsmobile Intrigue Touch Up Paint (50 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Oldsmobile really went for it with the Intrigue, recording a massive 50 colors over its lifespan. While a good portion of the production line looks like a "50 Shades of Grey" convention-featuring classics like Galaxy Silver Metallic and Pewter Metallic-they also threw in some surprisingly bold choices. If you're rocking Dark Torreador Red or the appropriately mysterious Dark Mulberry Metallic, you've got a car that was designed to stand out in a suburban parking lot. Whether your car is a "Light Driftwood" or a "Black Sapphire," the sheer variety means Oldsmobile took their finish seriously.

What to Watch For

The first "intrigue" you'll encounter is actually finding the paint code. Most of the time, Oldsmobile tucked the Service Parts Identification sticker onto the underside of the trunk lid or hidden on the spare tire cover. Look for a code starting with "WA" or "U." Regarding the paint itself, these cars are known for a bit of "sunburn"-that classic late-90s GM clear coat that likes to peel on the hood and roof if it spent too much time in the driveway. You'll also want to check the edges of the door handles and the front bumper, where the paint tends to take the most abuse from daily commutes.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many Intrigue colors are heavy on the metallics (I'm looking at you, Silvermist and Medium Gulf Blue), your biggest challenge isn't the color-it's the sparkles. Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of your touch-up bottle like lead weights. Before you touch the car, shake that bottle for a full 60 seconds-and then shake it for 30 more. When applying, avoid the temptation to fill a chip with one giant "blob." Instead, think in "whisper-thin" layers. Metallic paint requires patience to look right; if you go too thick too fast, the flakes will bunch up and make the spot look darker than the rest of the car.