WA365N - Marlin Green Effect Pontiac Touch Up Paint

The Look

You won't see many other Torrents in this shade because it was a short-lived option during the mid-2000s. It is a deep, forest-adjacent green that gives your Pontiac a rugged, outdoor look without being as boring as flat olive drab. Since your Torrent has been on the road for nearly two decades, the original finish has likely weathered a bit, so you want to aim for a blend that respects that history. It is a mature color that hides road grime well, but it needs the right touch to regain its depth.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to catch the light and provide that "Effect" in the name. These flakes are heavier than the paint itself and will settle at the bottom of your container almost immediately. If you do not keep them mixed, you will end up with a patchy, uneven finish that looks darker in some spots and lighter in others. Metallic greens are notorious for showing stripes if the application is heavy-handed, so consistent movement is the only way to get the particles to lay flat.

Best Practices

You can find your specific paint code on the silver Service Parts Identification sticker, which is usually tucked inside your glove box. Before you spray or dab Pontiac Marlin Green Effect (check for code WA365N), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get those flakes moving. Work in a cool Garage or the Shade to keep the paint from drying too fast on the surface. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car, then keep the container moving to ensure the metallic particles lay down in a single, even layer. Give it plenty of drying time between coats so the metallic doesn't sag or clump.