Saturn Ion Sedan Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Saturn really went for it with the Ion Sedan, offering a library of 16 colors that range from the sensible Beige Metallic to the surprisingly adventurous Dark Dragonfly Teal and Arrival Blue Metallic. While most economy cars of this era stuck to a "various shades of concrete" palette, the Ion gave us gems like Cranberry Metallic and Eden Green. It was a bold move for a car made largely of plastic, proving that even a "different kind of car company" knew a good paint job was the best way to make a statement in the grocery store parking lot.

What to Watch For

The Ion is famous for its dent-resistant polymer body panels, which are great for surviving shopping cart attacks but a little tricky for paint longevity. Because these plastic panels expand and contract differently than metal, you might notice the clear coat starting to lift or "take a vacation" along the edges of the doors or the trunk lid. Before you start your repair, you need your secret weapon: the paint code. You'll usually find this on a white Service Parts Identification sticker located inside the trunk, specifically on the underside of the spare tire cover or on the floor of the spare tire well. Look for a code starting with "WA" or "U" (like WA8555 for Black) to make sure your match is spot-on.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since you're likely working on those plastic panels, remember that they are more flexible than steel. If you're using a touch-up pen or brush, patience is your best friend. For those beautiful metallic shades like Blue Silver Pri Metallic, shake that bottle for at least two full minutes-those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom, and you need them dancing in the paint for a perfect match. When applying, think "thin and light." Instead of one big glob to fill a chip, dab on a tiny bit, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another layer. It's better to build up the color slowly than to have a thick bump that stands out more than the original scratch!