Pontiac G3 Touch Up Paint (42 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

For a car that was built to be a sensible A-to-B commuter, Pontiac really went for it in the paint booth. We have recorded a staggering 42 colors for the G3, ranging from the business-casual Fine Silver Birch Metallic to the surprisingly poetic Icelandic Misty Blue Effect and Sunset Orange Effect. Whether you're driving a Victory Red hatchback or a Fayence Teal Metallic sedan, it's clear the designers wanted these economy cars to have a bit of a "glow up."

What to Watch For

The G3 is a spunky little machine, but its factory finish is famously thin. If you look closely at your hood or roof, you might notice the clear coat starting to look a little "thirsty" or even flaking away at the edges-think of it as a mild case of automotive sunburn. These cars are also absolute magnets for rock chips on the front bumper. To find your specific matching shade, don't go crawling under the car; just pop open the glove box. Look for a silver or white "Service Parts Identification" sticker. You're looking for a code that starts with "WA" (like WA-8555), though it might be listed as just the last four digits.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many G3 colors are "Effect" or "Metallic" paints, the sparkles inside the bottle like to settle at the bottom like heavy sand. If you don't shake that touch-up bottle for a full two minutes, your repair will look dark and flat. Once it's mixed, remember: the brush is not a shovel. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one giant "blob" of paint, apply two or three paper-thin layers. It requires a bit of patience, but it keeps the repair level with the rest of the car so it doesn't look like a tiny colorful mountain on your hood.