COLOR CODE77U/WA240L - Active Red MetallicDaewoo Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your Tacuma was designed by the famous house of Pininfarina to be a sensible family cruiser, and this red was the most energetic choice in the mid-2000s catalog. It is a deep, saturated red that uses a fine metallic flake to add dimension to the rounded panels of the car. Since your Daewoo has likely lived through two decades of sun and road salt, the original paint might have lost some of its depth. A fresh touch-up will bring back that factory character, though you should expect the new pigment to look a bit sharper than the aged finish around it.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the metallic particles are the most important part of the mix. These flakes are heavy and like to sink to the bottom of the container. If they are not mixed into the liquid, the color will look like a flat, dull red instead of a metallic. Red pigments are also naturally thin, so you might see the primer underneath if you don't apply enough layers. However, putting on too much paint at once will cause the flakes to clump together, creating dark spots that ruin the metallic effect.

Best Practices

You can find your identification plate on the radiator support bar or the center of the firewall in the engine compartment. Before you spray or dab Daewoo Active Red Metallic (check for code 77U/WA240L), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to get those flakes moving. Test the color on the included card to make sure the flow and shade are right before you touch the car. Work in the garage or a patch of shade to keep the surface cool. When you apply the paint, keep the container moving to ensure the metallic particles distribute across the repair area. Give each layer plenty of drying time so the finish stays level and smooth.