Saturn S-Series Coupe Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Saturn really leaned into its "different kind of company" persona with its color palette. While there are only 6 colors recorded for the S-Series Coupe, they made them count. You've got the essentials like Black and Olympic White, but then they threw in some personality with Orange Pri Metallic and Cobalt Blue Metallic. If you're driving the Orange Pri, you aren't just driving a car; you're driving a sunset on wheels. They really went for it, and honestly, the world needs more bold coupes.
What to Watch For
The S-Series is famous for its "dent-resistant" polymer body panels, which is a fancy way of saying your car is basically immortal Tupperware. While these panels will never rust (a driveway mechanic's dream!), the paint can be a little temperamental. You might notice the "Saturn Peel," where the clear coat starts to lift in small sheets, especially on the roof or the tops of the doors. If you see a spot bubbling near the door handles, don't panic-it's just the paint losing its grip on the plastic.
Before you start, find your "Service Parts Identification" sticker to get the exact match. On the Coupe, your first stop should be the trunk-check the underside of the spare tire cover or the floor of the spare tire well. If it's not there, take a peek inside the glove box. Look for a code starting with "WA" or "U."
Driveway Repair Tip
Since you're working with plastic panels, flexibility is the name of the game. When using your touch-up pen or brush, thin layers are your best friend. If you try to fill a chip with one big, thick blob, the natural flexing of the plastic panels might cause that paint to pop right back out.
If you're working with Bright Silver or Cobalt Blue Metallic, these colors require a little extra patience to get the sparkles sitting right. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-even if your arm gets tired-to make sure those metallic flakes are evenly distributed. Dab the paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges; it's much easier than trying to paint a masterpiece in one go.