Saturn Sky Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Saturn really went for it with the Sky, recording 39 different colors over its brief but beautiful run. They didn't just stick to the basics; they gave us a spectrum that ranges from the stealthy Techno Gray Metallic to the "look-at-me" Hydro Blue Metallic and even the sophisticated Santiago Teal Metallic. It's a color palette that proves this car was always meant to be the main character of the driveway.
What to Watch For
Because the Sky sits lower than a limbo bar at a beach party, your front bumper is a natural magnet for every loose pebble on the interstate. You'll also want to keep a close eye on the "tulip panel"-that plastic section between the seats and the trunk-and the door handles, as these areas are known for clear coat peeling or paint bubbling. When you're ready to fix those spots, don't go hunting around the door jamb for your paint code; Saturn tucked the "Service Parts Identification" sticker inside the glove box. Look for a code that starts with "WA" or "U" to ensure you're getting the right match.
Driveway Repair Tip
If you're working with any of the metallic or "effect" colors, those tiny silver and pearl flakes love to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand at the beach. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least 60 seconds after you hear the mixing ball start to rattle to wake up that sparkle. When you're dabbing the paint into a chip, think "thin and patient." It's much better to apply three paper-thin layers than one giant blob that looks like a mole on your car's nose. These high-pigment colors might look slightly different while wet, but give them time to dry-they just require a little patience to settle into their final shade.