Suzuki Verona Touch Up Paint (12 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Suzuki (via their partnership with Daewoo) offered the Verona in a surprisingly upscale palette of 12 colors. They really went for it with names that sound more like a high-end gala than a mid-sized sedan-think Tuxedo Black Pearl, Monarch Blue Metallic, and the very thirsty-sounding Napa Red. Whether you're driving a Champagne Beige Metallic or the adventurous Deep Khaki, these colors were designed to punch above their weight class.

What to Watch For

Before you crack open that touch-up bottle, you need the right "secret handshake" (the paint code). You'll usually find yours on a metal plate located on the firewall (the wall behind the engine) or tucked into the driver's side door jamb. Keep a close eye on the area just below the fuel filler door and the top edges of the door handles; the clear coat in these spots can be a bit shy and tends to flake away over time. If you see white splotches on the hood or roof, that's just the clear coat getting tired from the sun-it's a common Verona quirk, but one you can certainly manage with a little TLC.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most Verona colors are heavy on the metallics and pearls (like that White Pearl Metallic Tricoat), your biggest friend is a good arm workout. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to get those tiny metallic flakes suspended evenly. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Use the tip of your brush to "drop" a tiny amount of paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. Doing three paper-thin layers is the secret to a professional-looking finish without the professional-sized bill. If you're working with the White Pearl, remember that the "Tricoat" means it requires patience to get the depth right, so take your time between layers.