Saturn Astra Touch Up Paint (9 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

When Saturn decided to import the Astra from Europe, they brought along a palette of 9 colors that ranged from "sensible German commuter" to "look-at-me metallic." It's a sophisticated list that includes the crisp Olympic White, the deep Black Sapphire Pearl, and the surprisingly tasty-sounding Pannacotta Beige Metallic. They really went for it with the pearls and metallics, giving this small car a premium shine that definitely outpunched its price tag.

What to Watch For

The Astra's paint is a bit like a fine European pastry: elegant, but a little delicate. Because the factory clear coat can be on the thinner side, these cars are prone to "road rash" (tiny stone chips) on the front bumper and hood. You might also notice some fading on the roof if the car has spent its life parked in the sun. To get your fix started, you'll need to find your paint code. Since this car has European roots, the location can be a bit of a scavenger hunt: check the driver's side door jamb first, but if it's missing, take a peek inside the glove box or on the spare tire cover in the trunk. You're looking for a code that usually starts with "WA" or "U," like "WA121V."

Driveway Repair Tip

If you are dabbing on a metallic or pearl shade like Ultra Blue Pearl, you have to "wake up" the sparkles. Those tiny metallic flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of your touch-up bottle while it sits on the shelf. Shake that bottle for a full two minutes-set a timer on your phone if you have to. When you're ready to apply, don't try to fill the whole chip in one go. Dab a tiny amount into the center of the spot and let it spread out. It requires some patience, but applying two thin layers will look much smoother than one big, thick blob that sits higher than the rest of the paint.