Saturn Outlook Touch Up Paint (37 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Saturn may have only been around for a good time, not a long time, but they certainly didn't hold back on the palette for the Outlook. With 37 colors recorded, they ran the gamut from the ultra-sophisticated Antique Bronze Metallic to the somewhat adventurous Urbane Moss Pearl. Whether you're driving the sleek Carbon Flash Metallic or the bold Red Jewel Tricoat, Saturn clearly wanted this SUV to stand out in the grocery store parking lot. They really went for it with those "Effect" finishes-it's like they were trying to give the car a personality for every possible mood.

What to Watch For

If you're hunting for your paint code, don't just wander around the car-head straight for the glove box. Look for a "Service Parts Identification" sticker; your code will usually start with "WA" followed by a four-digit string (like WA-8555).

In terms of aging, the Outlook's large footprint means a lot of surface area for the sun to beat down on. Keep a close eye on the hood and the roof line; these SUVs are known for "sunburn," where the clear coat starts to get a little flaky or chalky. Also, because of that massive front grille and wide stance, the lower hood is a magnet for road pebbles. If you see a tiny chip, jump on it quickly before the edges start to lift.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Saturn colors-like White Diamond or Imperial Blue Effect-rely on heavy metallic or pearl flakes, your biggest secret weapon is the "The Long Shake." Don't just give the bottle a courtesy wiggle; shake that touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds until you hear the mixing ball rattling freely. This ensures the sparkles are actually in the paint and not stuck at the bottom of the tube. When you apply it, think "less is more." Use the tip of the brush to dab just enough paint to fill the crater of the chip. It's better to do two paper-thin layers than one big, gloopy raindrop that will take forever to dry!