Pontiac Wave Touch Up Paint (52 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Pontiac Wave might have been a budget-friendly commuter, but the design team clearly didn't get the memo on "keeping it simple." With a whopping 52 colors recorded, they really went for it. You could find these in everything from the artistic Kandinsky Red Metallic and the unmissable Highway Yellow to the more sophisticated Dark Ming Blue Metallic. Whether your car is dressed in an "Effect" paint that shifts in the light or a solid classic like Olympic White, your Wave has more personality in its paint can than most luxury sedans do today.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing on that paint, you need to find your "Service Parts Identification" sticker. On the Wave, this is usually hiding in the glove box. Look for a code starting with "WA" or "U"-that's your secret handshake for a perfect match. In terms of wear and tear, keep a close eye on your roof and hood. The clear coat on these cars is known to be a bit sun-sensitive, which can lead to peeling if those tiny rock chips aren't sealed up quickly. If you see a chip, fix it now before the sun decides to turn it into a much larger project.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Wave colors are "Metallic" or "Effect" paints, those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Give your touch-up pen or bottle a vigorous shake for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those metallic flakes. When you apply the paint, don't try to brush it on like a wall; instead, use the tip of the applicator to dot the paint into the center of the chip. Let it flow out to the edges on its own. It requires a bit of patience, but building up two or three thin layers will always look better than one thick glob.