COLOR CODE80U - Light Opel Grey MetallicDaewoo Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your Nubira was built for the daily grind, and this shade reflects that era of practical design. It is a workhorse gray that doesn't scream for attention but does a fantastic job of hiding the road salt, dust, and grime that accumulate over twenty years of driving. Since your car has been on the road since the turn of the millennium, you will likely find that this metallic gray has aged with more grace than the flatter reds or blacks of the same vintage.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Daewoo Light Opel Grey Metallic (check for code 80U), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a true metallic finish, meaning there are tiny flakes of aluminum or mica suspended in the liquid. If you skip the mixing, those flakes will stay at the bottom, and your repair will look like a flat, muddy gray instead of a shimmering metallic. If you apply the paint too thick, those particles can bunch up and create dark shadows, a problem known as mottling.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on a metal plate attached to the center of the firewall or the radiator support bar under the hood. Always test the color on the included card before you touch the car to ensure the hue aligns with your car's current state. To keep the finish even, keep the container moving and apply several light layers rather than trying to cover the damage in one go. Work in a garage or the shade to keep the body panels cool, and give the paint plenty of drying time between layers so the metallic flakes can set in place.