Pontiac 1997 Touch Up Paint

1997 Pontiac Touch Up Paint (48 OEM Colors)

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For small chips & scratches

Customized Color Paint Pen

Repair tiny chips and scratches with precision. Perfect for small nicks from rocks or door dings, the fine tip applicator makes it easy for beginners to achieve a clean, factory-quality finish.

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For Medium-sized Chips & Scratches

Customized Color Paint Bottle

Tackle medium-sized scratches and chips with our Customzied Color Paint Bottle. The built-in applicator brush provides smooth, controlled coverage, while the included basecoat delivers a perfect factory match in your custom paint color.

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For larger areas & panel resprays

Customized Color Spray Can

Cover larger areas with a smooth, professional finish using ourcustomized color Spray Can. Designed for hoods, fenders, and larger scratches, this product provides consistent spray coverage and factory-matched color accuracy.

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For large repairs & total resprays

Customized Color Professional Size Paint

When your repair job calls for more than a touch-up, step up to our professional-size automotive paints. Available in Pint, Quart, or Gallon sizes, these paints are ready-to-spray using an airless spray gun.

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For small chips & scratches

Customized Color Tricoat Paint Pens

Repair tiny chips and scratches with precision. Perfect for small nicks from rocks or door dings, the fine tip applicator makes it easy for beginners to achieve a clean, factory-quality finish. Each order includes a basecoat and a midcoat pen.

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For Medium-sized Chips & Scratches

Customized Color Tricoat Paint Bottles

Tackle medium-sized scratches and chips with our Customzied Color Paint Bottles. The built-in applicator brush provides smooth, controlled coverage, while the basecoat & midcoat deliver a perfect factory match in your custom paint color.

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For larger areas & panel resprays

Customized Color Tricoat Spray Cans

Cover larger areas with a smooth, professional finish using our customized color basecoat & midcoat Spray Cans. Designed for hoods, fenders, and larger scratches, this product provides consistent spray coverage and factory-matched color accuracy.

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For large repairs & total resprays

Customized Color Tricoat Professional Size Paint

When your repair job calls for more than a touch-up, step up to our professional-size automotive paints. Available in Pint, Quart, or Gallon sizes, these paints are ready-to-spray using an airless spray gun. Each order includes a basecoat & a midcoat paint.

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How to Find Your 1997 Pontiac's Color Code

Pontiac placed paint code labels in many spots across years, so they can be hard to locate. Common locations include the glove box or the spare tire well; beyond that, placement can be anywhere. Codes appear like 51/WA316N, often shown as BC/CC 51 or BC/CC 316N, and may include U or L for two tone (U316N, L316N). Example names tied to codes include Slate Gray Metallic Clearcoat, Gold Mist Metallic Clearcoat, Gold Clearcoat, Inca Metallic Clearcoat.

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1997 Pontiac Background Info

The 1997 Pontiac Vibe

It's 1997, and Pontiac is doubled down on the "Wide Track" excitement. The Grand Prix just got its sleek, sculpted redesign, the Sunfire is dominated the suburban landscape with its heavy plastic cladding, and the Firebird is still the undisputed king of the hidden-headlight era. This was the year of "Bolder is Better." Because our database focuses on the true survivors of this high-impact decade, we've prioritized the heavyweight legends: the menacing Black, the unapologetic Bright Red, and that moody, deep Dark Cherry Metallic that seemed to be on every Bonneville and Trans Sport in the tri-state area.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the absolute peak of The Peeling Era. By '97, Pontiac had fully moved away from the thick, single-stage paints of the old days and into the modern world of Base Coat/Clear Coat (BC/CC). On paper, it promised a deeper shine; in practice, it gave us the "GM Sunburn." This era is defined by delamination-where the clear coat decides it's no longer on speaking terms with the color coat underneath. If your Grand Am or Firebird has been sitting out in the elements, you've likely seen the clear coat start to flake off in milky sheets, leaving the exposed base coat to fade into a dull, chalky mess.

Restoration Tip

When dealing with a '97, you have to play defense against delamination. Your biggest priority is to seal every chip immediately. On these mid-90s finishes, a simple rock chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an entry point for moisture to get under the clear coat and start lifting it from the base. Think of your touch-up paint as a structural repair. Apply your color and clear to any breach in the surface to "lock down" the edges. If you catch it early, you can stop a small chip from turning into a hood-wide peel that requires a full strip-and-respray.

Pontiac Models Released in 1997

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