This color is compatible with the following Cadillacs:

MODELS: All Models, All Other Models

YEARS: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

To determine if Light Adriatic Metallic is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 36/WA121A.

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36/WA121A - Light Adriatic Metallic

The Look

This is mid-90s luxury. It's a soft, sophisticated blue that defined the Fleetwood and Eldorado era. It doesn't scream. It whispers. It's a coastal aesthetic that sits perfectly between silver and navy. For any Cadillac from 1994 to 1997, this color represents the peak of the brand's "Standard of the World" cruiser vibe.

Technical Details

This is a Metallic finish. It's packed with fine flakes that give the paint its depth. Metallics are temperamental. If you apply it too heavy, the flakes will pool and look blotchy or dark. You want thin, light layers. Avoid the temptation to get full coverage in one go. If you rush it, you'll end up with stripes or a "mottled" look.

Best Practices

Pop the trunk. You'll usually find the code on a white sticker underneath the lid or on the spare tire cover. Before you spray or dab Cadillac Light Adriatic Metallic (check for code 36/WA121A), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. The flakes settle at the bottom. Work in a cool Garage or the Shade. Test the color on the included card first. Keep the container moving at all times to ensure an even Flow. Layer it thin and respect the Drying time. One thick coat will ruin the flake orientation and the match.

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How to Find Your Cadillac's Color Code

Cadillac used many locations for paint codes, making them hard to find, often impossible. GM (parent company of Cadillac) did not standardize the plate location. Usually the code is in the glove box or the spare tire well; otherwise it may be elsewhere. The typical format is 51/WA316N, usually preceded by BC/CC (e.g., BC/CC 51 or BC/CC 316N). There are two codes in one, and a U or L may precede for Upper or Lower. Two-tone examples: BC/CC U316N or BC/CC L316N.

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