W9M - Black Aero (Wheel) Pontiac Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your 2007 Pontiac Wave was designed to be a sensible, efficient commuter, but these wheels were where the designers decided to have a little fun. The choice to move away from standard silver and toward a darker, more aggressive tone gives the car a grounded and modern profile that most economy cars from that era lacked. Since your Wave has likely spent nearly two decades battling potholes and road salt, the finish on your wheels is probably showing its age. Restoring them to the original look provides an immediate visual upgrade that makes the entire vehicle feel less like a used car and more like a cared-for classic.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Pontiac Black Aero (Wheel) (check for code W9M), you need to understand that this is a metallic finish. Unlike a flat or solid black, this paint contains fine flakes that catch the light to create depth. This is a benefit because the shimmer helps disguise minor imperfections and brake dust better than a flat black would. However, metallic paints are sensitive to how they are applied. If the flakes aren't distributed evenly, you might see dark patches or light streaks, often called mottling. To avoid this, you must focus on consistent movement to ensure the metallic particles lay down in a uniform blanket.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the silver Service Parts Identification sticker located inside your glove box. Because this is a wheel-specific color, prep is your biggest hurdle. Wheels are magnets for grease and metallic brake dust that will ruin your adhesion if even a tiny amount remains. Clean the surface until your cloth comes away spotless. Shake the container for at least two minutes to fully wake up those metallic flakes. Test the color on the included card before you touch your wheels to ensure the shade matches your current finish. When applying, use multiple thin layers rather than one heavy coat, and allow plenty of drying time between each pass. In your garage or a patch of shade, keep the container moving constantly to prevent the paint from pooling or running.