Saturn L-Series Touch Up Paint

Saturn L-Series Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

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How to Find Your Saturn L-Series's Color Code

Saturn used many different locations for the paint color plate over the years, making it hard to find. The paint code is usually in the glove box or the spare tire well; if not there, it may be elsewhere. GM did not standardize the location across makes and models. Codes like 51/WA316N are often preceded by BC/CC; two tone cars may show U or L (Upper/Lower), e.g., BC/CC U316N or BC/CC L316N. There can be eighteen different code 51's so 316N identifies the color.

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Saturn L-Series Paint Info

The Color Breakdown

Saturn managed to record 24 colors for the L-Series, and they really leaned into the "Metallic" and "Effect" trends of the early 2000s. From the earthy Tarragan Green Metallic to the moody Dark Spiral Gray Metallic, the palette was surprisingly sophisticated for a car marketed as a "different kind of company." They even gave us the Transition Blue Effect, which sounds less like a paint name and more like a mid-level corporate PowerPoint feature. Whether you're rocking Victory Red or the subtly sparkly Fine Silver Birch Metallic, there's a lot of personality hiding under those layers.

What to Watch For

The L-Series is a bit of a hybrid-some panels are classic steel, while others are the famous Saturn polymer (plastic). Because of this "mixed personality," you might notice the paint age differently on the doors than it does on the hood. The clear coat on these models is known to get a bit tired and start flaking away, especially on the roof and trunk. If you see a small chip, grab your touch-up kit quickly before that flake turns into a full-blown peel. To find your exact match, head to the trunk and lift the spare tire cover. You're looking for a silver or white "Service Parts Identification" sticker with a code starting with "WA" or "U" (like WA-8555). If it's not there, check the inside of the glove box lid.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many L-Series colors are "Metallic" or "Effect" finishes, your biggest secret weapon is a good 60-second workout. Those tiny metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom of the bottle or can. If you don't shake it like you're mixing a world-class cocktail, your repair will look duller than the rest of the car. When applying, think "thin and patient." It's much better to dab on three paper-thin layers than to drop one big "mountain" of paint that will take three days to dry. If you're working on the plastic door panels, just remember the surface is a bit more flexible than steel, so keep your touch-up area small and precise.

Saturn L-Series Colors by Year

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