COLOR CODE28U/WA718H - Vespers Blue MetallicPontiac Touch-Up Paint

The Look

You are dealing with a rare piece of 2005 performance history. This specific shade was a short-lived but defining choice for the GTO, offering a deep, midnight-adjacent tone that looks sophisticated under garage lights and explodes with life in the sun. Because your car has likely been on the road for nearly two decades, the original finish has probably faced some UV exposure. This means your repair might look slightly more vibrant than the aged paint around it, so blending your edges will be your best friend.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Pontiac Vespers Blue Metallic (check for code 28U/WA718H), you need to shake it for at least a full minute. This is a true metallic finish, meaning it relies on thousands of tiny aluminum flakes to catch the light. If you skip the shaking, those flakes stay at the bottom of the container, and your repair will look like a flat, dark smudge instead of a matching blue. Metallic paints are prone to mottling, which looks like dark tiger stripes or blotches, if you apply the paint too heavily in one spot.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on the service label located inside your glove box or under the spare tire cover in the trunk. When you start the work, keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure the metal flakes land evenly. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car to see how the metallic settles. Apply two or three thin layers rather than trying to hide the damage in one go. Give each layer plenty of drying time in the shade so the paint can set properly without trapping solvent underneath.