COLOR CODE39/WA520Q - Mystique Blue MetallicChevrolet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a mid-2000s time capsule. It is a sophisticated, teal-tinted blue that gave the HHR its retro-cool edge and made the Cobalt look more premium than its compact price tag. It is far from a boring fleet-car blue; it is a deep, moody metallic that shifts personality depending on the sunlight. Since your Chevy has likely been on the road for over fifteen years, this finish serves as a reminder of an era when GM was finally getting adventurous with their color palettes.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it contains tiny flakes designed to catch and reflect light. Metallic paints are prone to mottling, which shows up as dark, blotchy patches that look like shadows or bruises on the panel. This happens when the flakes bunch up instead of lying flat. To avoid this, you must maintain a consistent spray distance and keep the container moving at all times. If you let the paint puddle, the flakes will sink and ruin the uniform look of the finish.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Mystique Blue Metallic (check for code 39/WA520Q), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get those heavy metallic flakes off the bottom. If you drive a Cobalt, find your paint code sticker under the trunk carpet near the spare tire. HHR owners should look inside the glove box. Since older paint can fade, always test the color on the included card before you touch the car. Work in a garage or the shade to ensure the metal stays cool. Apply multiple light layers, allowing for plenty of drying time between each, to build a finish that matches the original factory depth.