COLOR CODE24U - Regatta Blue PearlDaewoo Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Regatta Blue was the sophisticated choice for the turn-of-the-millennium Daewoo lineup. If you are fixing up a Nubira or Lanos from this era, you know this shade well. It is a deep, oceanic blue that looks almost like a solid dark navy in the shade but reveals a hidden depth once the light hits it. Since your Daewoo has likely been on the road for over twenty years, the original finish has probably faced some heavy sun and road salt. This age makes a clean touch-up essential, as the deep blue pigment tends to show every single rock chip and scratch once the white primer underneath is exposed.

Technical Details

This is a true pearl finish, which is both a blessing and a curse for a repair in your garage. The pearl effect comes from tiny mica flakes suspended in the paint. These flakes are heavier than the pigment, meaning they love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you apply the paint unevenly, you might see dark patches or stripes, a problem known as mottling. This happens because the mica flakes clump together instead of spreading out. To get a factory-look finish, you have to manage the flow of the paint so the mica reflects light consistently across the repair area.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint information on a metal plate located on the radiator support bar or the center of the firewall. Before you spray or dab Daewoo Regatta Blue Pearl (check for code 24U), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to get those mica flakes moving so they do not stay trapped at the bottom. Always test the color on the included card to see how the pearl reacts to the light before you touch the car. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes land in a random, natural pattern. Make sure you allow plenty of drying time between thin layers to build the depth properly without causing the blue to look muddy or uneven.