This color is compatible with the following Buicks:

MODELS: Opel

YEARS: 1975

To determine if Flame Glow is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is L-529 (1975).

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Your Paint Color Profile

L-529 (1975) - Flame Glow

The Look

It is 1975. You are driving an Opel. You want everyone to know it. This isn't just a red; it is a high-energy, orange-leaning firestorm. It defines the disco-era aesthetic of the mid-70s imports. It is loud. It is unapologetic. It belongs on a curvy fender in the sun.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, often called a poly. These are temperamental. The tiny flakes inside love to clump together. If you apply it too heavy, you get dark spots or stripes. It is a finish that demands respect. Before you spray or dab Buick Flame Glow (check for code L-529 (1975)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You need those flakes suspended and moving.

Best Practices

Pop the hood. Look at the firewall. The metal cowl tag holds your secrets. Once you have the surface clean, test the color on the included card. Never skip this. When you start, keep the container moving. Use thin, even layers. If you linger in one spot, the metallic settles and the match fails. Watch the flow. Give it plenty of drying time between passes. It's a process. Don't rush the glow.

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How to Find Your Buick's Color Code

Buick used many different locations over the years, so the paint color plate can be hard to find. GM did not standardize the location. Commonly cited spots are the glove box or the spare tire well; otherwise it may be anywhere. The code format typically looks like 51/WA316N, usually preceded by BC/CC (BC/CC 51 or BC/CC 316N), and two-tone entries may show U or L (BC/CC U316N or BC/CC L316N).

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