Saturn S-Series Wagon Touch Up Paint (6 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Saturn kept it concise with 6 colors for the S-Series Wagon, ranging from the business-casual Light Silver Metallic to the surprisingly bold Cranberry Metallic. They clearly embraced the late-90s aesthetic-if it wasn't a shade of Beige Metallic or Grey Bronze, it was a deep Green Metallic. It's a palette that says, "I'm sensible, but I might own a kayak."

What to Watch For

Your Saturn is a bit of a hybrid: it's got a metal hood and roof, but those famous "dent-resistant" plastic doors and fenders. Because of this, you might notice the paint behaving differently on different parts of the car. On the metal bits, keep an eye out for "sunburn"-that's where the clear coat starts to look a little chalky or begins to flake. On the plastic panels, the paint can sometimes feel a bit like a sticker that's losing its grip.

To find your exact match, you'll need to go on a quick scavenger hunt. Pop the hatch and lift the floor carpet; you're looking for a "Service Parts Identification" sticker usually located right on the spare tire cover. It's a white or silver label filled with three-digit codes. Look for a code starting with "U" (for Upper) or "WA"-that's your golden ticket.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most of these Saturn colors are metallic, the "sparkles" inside the bottle like to settle at the bottom. Give your touch-up pen or bottle a vigorous shake for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those flakes.

When you're dabbing a chip on those plastic door panels, remember: patience is your best friend. Instead of trying to fill a deep chip with one giant glob of paint, apply two or three very thin layers, letting each one dry for about 15 minutes. This keeps the repair level with the rest of the panel and prevents the paint from looking like a "blister" on the car's skin.