Oldsmobile Shelby Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Oldsmobile and Carroll Shelby teamed up to create a true unicorn, and they kept the wardrobe simple. With only two colors officially on the guest list, your Series 1 is likely rocking either the deep, royal Crimson King or the sleek Centennial Silver. They didn't need 50 shades of grey when the car itself was doing all the talking.
What to Watch For
Since this car isn't made of your standard neighborhood steel, the paint behaves a little differently. The Shelby features carbon fiber and fiberglass laminate body panels, which means the paint is prone to tiny "spiderweb" cracks if it's seen too much sun or stress. You might also notice the clear coat getting a bit shy and starting to peel on the flat surfaces of the hood or trunk. To find your exact match, hunt for the Service Parts Identification sticker-it's usually hiding inside the glovebox or on the underside of the trunk lid.
Driveway Repair Tip
If you're working with Centennial Silver, you're dealing with a lot of metallic personality. Those tiny silver flakes love to settle at the bottom of the bottle, so you need to be the bartender: shake that touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes before you start. When applying, remember that "less is more." Instead of one big glob to fill a chip, dab on two or three thin, light layers. It requires a bit of patience, but it ensures those metallic sparkles lay down flat and catch the light just right.
