Oldsmobile Silhouette Touch Up Paint (35 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Oldsmobile didn't just give the Silhouette 35 colors; they gave it a personality transplant. They really went for it with the naming conventions, ranging from the regal Crimson King and Mayan Gold Metallic to the strangely specific Dark Otter Metallic. Whether you're driving a van clad in Aubergine Metallic or the more understated Galaxy Silver Metallic, Oldsmobile made sure your "Dustbuster" minivan stood out in the grocery store parking lot.

What to Watch For

The Silhouette was famously marketed as the "Cadillac of Minivans," but even luxury liners have their weak spots. You'll likely notice the clear coat starting to look a bit "cloudy" or peeling on the roof and hood-GM's way of telling you the sun has been working overtime. Also, keep an eye on those plastic bumpers; because they flex more than the metal panels, you might see "spider web" cracks in colors like Silvermist Metallic.

To find your specific shade, don't bother looking in the usual spots. Oldsmobile tucked the Service Parts Identification sticker away in the left rear storage compartment (inside the door) or hidden behind the jack cover. Look for a code starting with "WA" or "U" to ensure your Navy Blue Metallic isn't actually International Blue Metallic.

Driveway Repair Tip

Most of these colors are heavily metallic, which means they require a little extra "juice" to look right. Since you're likely holding a touch-up bottle, you need to shake it for a full 60 seconds after you hear the little metal agitator ball start rattling. Those metallic flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom; if you don't wake them up, your Redfire Metallic will look more like a flat maroon. When you apply the paint, think "dots," not "strokes." Gently dab the paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges-it's much easier to add a second thin layer than it is to deal with a giant, gloppy tear-drop on your sliding door.