COLOR CODE40U - Sherwood Green MetallicDaewoo Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a relic from the turn of the millennium, specifically the year 2000. It captures an era when the Daewoo Nubira was a common sight, offering a sensible alternative to more expensive imports. This green is deep and organic, leaning into a forest aesthetic that was popular before silver and greys took over the market. It does a decent job of hiding road film and dust, which is helpful since your car has likely been on the road for over two decades. On a well-maintained body, the color adds a level of maturity that solid colors from that period just cannot match.

Technical Details

Because this is a metallic finish, you are working with more than just pigment. The paint contains tiny flakes that reflect light to create that shimmer. This makes your repair a bit more complex than a standard solid color. If you apply the paint with a heavy hand, the metallic flakes will clump together, creating dark spots or "mottling" that looks like dirt trapped under the surface. You want those flakes to lay flat and even so the light hits them the same way across the entire repair area. Without a clear coat over the top, this color will look flat and will not match the rest of your car.

Best Practices

For the Nubira, you can find your identification plate on the center of the firewall, right behind the engine. Before you spray or dab Daewoo Sherwood Green Metallic (check for code 40U), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a non-negotiable step for metallic paints because the heavy flakes sink to the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic particles settle before you touch the car. When you move to the actual repair, keep the container moving to ensure the flow remains consistent and the flakes do not pool in one spot.