COLOR CODE05/WA404N - Misty Blue MetallicPontiac Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your 2006 Pontiac Wave carries a color that is increasingly rare on the road. This shade is a soft, airy blue that helps a compact car feel a bit more substantial without being loud or aggressive. Because your Pontiac has likely been out in the elements for nearly twenty years, the paint has probably matured and softened even further. It is a practical color that does a great job of hiding road salt and light dust, but it requires a perfectly clean surface to reveal its original character.

Technical Details

This finish is a true metallic, which means it is loaded with tiny reflective flakes. These flakes are what give the car its depth, but they can be temperamental during a repair. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will clump together and create dark, blotchy patches known as mottling. To avoid these cloudy stripes, you must focus on thin, even layers. Getting the flakes to lay down flat is the secret to making the repair disappear into the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Pontiac Misty Blue Metallic (check for code 05/WA404N), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to wake up those metallic particles. You can usually find your paint code on the "Service Parts Identification" sticker located inside your glove box or on the driver's side door pillar. Once the paint is mixed, test the color on the included card to ensure it matches the current state of your car. Work in a ventilated garage or the shade to keep the surface cool. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to maintain a consistent flow from the nozzle, brush, or pen. Allow for a full drying time between each thin layer so the metallic flakes stay exactly where you put them.