COLOR CODE27-927 (1972) - Targa Blue PolyChevrolet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

If you own a Corvette in this shade, you possess a piece of racing history. This color was named after the grueling Targa Florio endurance race and was only available for the 1972 model year, making it a badge of honor for collectors. It is a deep, athletic blue that holds a serious presence when parked in your garage. Because your car has likely seen a few decades of sun and road, the original finish might have shifted or matured over time, but this pigment is designed to capture that classic oceanic depth that defined the end of the chrome-bumper era.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which is what the "Poly" in the name refers to. It is packed with tiny metallic flakes that provide a characteristic sparkle when the light hits it. The challenge with metallic paint is that these flakes are heavy and can settle or cluster if they aren't handled properly. If they bunch up during application, you might notice dark spots or splotches in the finish. To keep the look uniform and prevent these clusters, you need to ensure the flakes stay suspended in the liquid so they land evenly across the surface.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Targa Blue Poly (check for code 27-927 (1972)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to get those metallic particles moving so they don't settle at the bottom of the pen or clog the nozzle. You can verify your match on the trim tag located on the driver-side door hinge pillar. Always test the color on the included card before you apply it to the car to see how the metallic particles lay down. Apply the paint in thin, light layers and keep the container moving to avoid a heavy flow that could ruin the flake orientation. Give each layer enough drying time to set so the next pass doesn't disturb the previous one.