COLOR CODE18/WA609H - Silver Leaf Pri MetallicChevrolet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Silver Leaf Pri Metallic is a cool, crisp shade that defines the early 2000s compact car era. Your Cavalier wears this color because it hides road grime and dust without losing its metallic edge. After twenty years of sun and rain, the original finish might be a bit lighter than when it left the factory. Your goal is to blend the new paint with the aged surface rather than just covering a spot.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the look comes from thousands of tiny flakes suspended in the paint. If you apply the paint too thick, these flakes bunch up and create dark shadows or mottling. You want the flakes to lie flat and spread out to match the factory appearance. Because the car is older, matching the depth of the metallic sparkle is as important as the gray base color.

Best Practices

Work in a cool garage or under the shade to keep the metal from getting too hot. Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Silver Leaf Pri Metallic (check for code 18/WA609H), you need to shake the container for at least a minute. This ensures the heavy metallic particles mix into the liquid rather than staying at the bottom. You can find your paint code on the silver Service Parts Identification sticker located inside your glove box or under the trunk carpet on the spare tire cover. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes look once dry. When you move to the car, keep the container moving to avoid puddles and apply in thin layers. Give the paint ten minutes of drying time between each pass to prevent the metallic particles from shifting.