COLOR CODE56U/WA913L - Orange Fusion MetallicPontiac Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade defined the final, high-energy years of the Pontiac brand. It was the signature look for the Vibe and the last run of the Grand Am, turning those practical commuters into something that looked fast even in a grocery store parking lot. Since your car has spent nearly two decades under the sun, the original paint on your fenders has probably drifted from its factory vibrancy. This means you should focus on light layers to help the new pigment merge with the old.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which gives the car its distinct glow in the afternoon sun. The metallic flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you apply the paint too thick or too fast, these flakes will bunch together in uneven patches. This creates a blotchy effect known as mottling. To get a professional result in your garage, you want the flakes to lay down flat and spread out across the surface rather than clump together.

Best Practices

Locate your service parts sticker in the glove box or under the spare tire cover to verify your match. Before you spray or dab Pontiac Orange Fusion Metallic (check for code 56U/WA913L), you need to shake the container for at least 60 seconds. This ensures the metallic particles mix with the pigment. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before you touch the car. When you start, keep the container moving to avoid puddles and maintain a steady flow from the nozzle or brush. Several thin coats will always look better than one heavy application. Allow for plenty of drying time between layers to let the metallic profile stabilize.