Saturn Aura Touch Up Paint (37 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Saturn may have sailed off into the sunset, but the Aura left behind a surprisingly vibrant legacy of 37 different colors. They really went for it with high-end names like Red Jewel Tricoat and Imperial Blue Effect. Of course, this was still the mid-2000s, so they also offered a dizzying array of silvers and greys-from Fine Silver Birch to Techno Grey-just in case you wanted your car to match the overcast sky.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you'll need to play detective to find your paint code. On the Aura, the "Service Parts Identification" sticker is usually hiding in the glove box or tucked under the trunk carpet near the spare tire. Look for a code that starts with "WA" or "U." Once you have your paint, take a close look at your car's "character spots." The Aura is known for its clear coat getting a bit flaky on the roof or hood if it's spent too much time in the sun, and you might see some tiny paint bubbles forming around the door handles or the chrome trunk trim. Don't worry-these are common battle scars, and catching them now prevents a much bigger headache later.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since Saturn used a lot of "Effect" and "Metallic" paints, your touch-up bottle is essentially a tiny snow globe filled with metallic flakes that love to settle at the bottom. Shake that bottle for at least two full minutes-put on a good song and keep shaking until it's over. When you apply the paint, think "less is more." Use the very tip of the brush to apply thin, light layers rather than one giant blob. It requires patience to let each layer dry, but building the color up slowly is the secret to making that driveway repair look like it was done by a pro.