COLOR CODE54/WA258L - Sunset Orange MicaDaewoo Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Since your Tacuma has survived nearly two decades, its finish has likely seen plenty of sun, which is fitting for a name like this. This color was a brief flash in the pan for 2005, making it a rare sight on the road today. It is a warm, mid-tone orange that does not just sit on the surface; it has a glowing quality that gives the car a more premium feel than the standard economy paints of the early 2000s.

Technical Details

This is a mica finish, which means it behaves more like a pearl than a standard metallic. Instead of simple metal bits, it uses translucent flakes that let light pass through and bounce around. The benefit is a deep, shifting shimmer, but the risk is mottling-where the color looks blotchy or striped. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those mica flakes cluster together and create dark patches. You want to build the color with thin, even layers to keep the finish consistent across the panel.

Best Practices

You can usually find your identification plate under the hood, either stamped into the radiator support bar or right in the center of the firewall. Before you spray or dab Daewoo Sunset Orange Mica (check for code 54/WA258L), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute. Those mica particles are heavy and love to settle at the bottom. To get the orientation of the flakes right, test the color on the included card first. When you move to the car, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the pigment from pooling. Work in a cool garage or the shade, and give each layer plenty of drying time before adding the next.