Pontiac Sunburst Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
The Pontiac Sunburst is a bit of a "unicorn" in the history of Canadian imports, being a rebadged Isuzu that didn't stick around too long. Because it was such a niche model, our records show a minimalist palette of just 1 color: the evergreen Black (often found under code WA8555). It's the ultimate "less is more" approach to automotive style-you can have any color you want, as long as it's the sleekest one on the road.
What to Watch For
Since these cars were built by Isuzu for the Canadian market, finding your paint code is a bit of a scavenger hunt. While standard Pontiacs usually hide their codes in the glove box, the Sunburst often keeps its secrets on a metal tag in the engine bay, usually right on the firewall or the radiator support. Given the age of these vehicles, the most common issue you'll run into is "alligatoring" or peeling clear coat on the hood and roof. These surfaces have spent decades soaking up UV rays, which can make the paint feel a bit brittle. If you see white flakes around a chip, that's just the old clear coat asking for a little TLC.
Driveway Repair Tip
When you're working with a classic Black like this, the secret isn't magic-it's patience. Black shows every "blob" if you're too heavy-handed, so instead of trying to fill a chip in one go, think of yourself as a surgeon. Use a tiny amount of paint on the tip of your brush and apply it in thin, whisper-light layers. If the chip is deep, let the first layer dry for 20 minutes before adding the next. This builds the paint up to the same level as the surrounding area without creating a "speed bump" on your fender.
