Pontiac Aztek Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Pontiac really went for it with the Aztek, offering a massive palette of 24 different colors. Whether you are driving the high-visibility Citrus Green Pri Metallic, the vibrant Sunburst Orange II Metallic, or the unapologetically bright Yellow, this car was designed for people who wanted to be seen. If your taste is a bit more grounded, you might be holding a bottle of Pewter Metallic or Light Driftwood Metallic-Pontiac's way of saying, "Let's keep things classy while we head to the campsite."

What to Watch For

Finding your specific color code on an Aztek is a bit of a scavenger hunt. Your first stop should be the left rear access door in the cargo area. If it's not there, check the inside of your glove box for a sticker with a bunch of codes. You are looking for a string of numbers and letters that usually starts with "WA" or "BC/CC U."

In the reality department, these 2000s-era clear coats can be a little sensitive. You might notice the shiny top layer starting to lift or "flake" off, especially on the hood and the roof where the sun hits hardest. If you see those white, crispy edges, don't panic-it just means your base color is losing its shield. Also, those bold shades like Flame Red are big fans of the sun and can fade over time, so your touch-up color might look a tiny bit "fresher" than the rest of the car. It just requires patience and a steady hand to get it right.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Aztek colors use heavy metallic flakes-looking at you, Sunburst Orange and Opal Blue-your biggest job is "the shake." Most DIYers don't shake the bottle enough. Shake that paint for a solid two minutes (set a timer!) to wake up the metallic particles that have settled at the bottom.

When you go to apply the paint, think "less is more." Use the tiny brush or pen to dab paper-thin layers into the chip. If you try to fill a deep scratch with one big glob, it'll look like a mountain on a flat plain. Do one thin layer, walk away for 20 minutes to grab a coffee, and then come back for a second layer. Building it up slowly is the secret to a repair that disappears into the bodywork.