Suzuki Aerio Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Suzuki Aerio was clearly the car for people who weren't afraid of a little attention. While most manufacturers were playing it safe with "Vaguely Gray" and "Basically Silver," Suzuki really went for it with a palette of 19 recorded colors. We're talking about vibrant choices like Mellow Yellow, the deep Cassis Red Pearl, and the oddly hypnotic Cat's Eye Blue Metallic. Whether yours is a bright hatchback or a sensible sedan, it's safe to say your car has more personality in its paint than most modern SUVs.

What to Watch For

Now for the reality check: these cars were built for fun, but the clear coat wasn't always built for eternity. If your Aerio has spent its life under the sun, you might notice the paint on the hood and roof getting a bit "chalky" or even starting to flake away like a bad sunburn. Before you start dabbing on your touch-up, you need to find your 3-digit paint code (look for something like Z2S or ZY2). You'll usually find it on a sticker in the driver's side door jamb, but if it's not there, pop the hood and check the firewall (the metal wall behind the engine). Suzuki was consistent, but they liked to keep you guessing on the exact placement!

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Aerio colors use "Pearl" or "Metallic" finishes, those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle while it sits in your junk drawer. When you get your touch-up paint, shake that bottle for a full two minutes-long after you think you're done, keep shaking. When you apply it, don't try to fill the entire chip in one go. Instead of one big "blob" that will look like a mole on the car, apply two or three thin layers, letting them dry in between. It requires a little patience, but it's the difference between a "parking lot scar" and a repair that disappears from five feet away.