Pontiac Firefly Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
The Pontiac Firefly may have been a small car, but Pontiac clearly wanted it to make a big statement. With **36 colors** on the books, they really went for it. Whether you're rocking the rare Super Grape III Metallic, the sunny California Gold Metallic, or the deep Woodland Green Metallic, your Firefly was built to stand out in a parking lot full of boring beige. It's a punchy palette for a punchy little car.
What to Watch For
Before you start, you've got to find your "recipe" (the paint code). On these Fireflies, check the **glove box** first-there's usually a silver or white sticker in there with a bunch of three-digit codes. If it's not there, take a peek under the **spare tire cover** in the trunk. Now, a quick heads-up: Fireflies are famous for what I call "car sunburn"-that's when the clear coat starts to peel or flake off, especially on the roof and hood. If you see those white, flaky edges, don't panic! It just means the factory paint was a bit thin, and your touch-up work is exactly what the doctor ordered to keep the metal protected.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many Firefly colors are "Metallic" (like that Scuba Blue or Silver Sage), those tiny sparkles love to settle at the bottom of the bottle. **Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes.** Seriously, set a timer! If you don't wake up those metallic flakes, the color will look too dark. When you apply it, think "thin and patient." Two or three tiny, thin layers will look a hundred times better than one big glob. You've got this!