COLOR CODEWA400P - Transition Blue EffectSaturn Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Saturn introduced this icy, high-tech shade in 2007 as they tried to reinvent their image with the Aura and the Outlook. It is a crisp, cool blue that leans heavily into a metallic aesthetic, making your Ion or L-Series look like it was carved from a block of frozen lake water. Because your car has likely spent nearly two decades outdoors, the original color might have faded slightly compared to the fresh pigment in your hands. This shade is excellent at hiding light road dust, but it reveals every scratch and dent due to its reflective nature.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which presents a specific challenge for your repair. The paint relies on tiny flakes to catch the light, and if these flakes do not land evenly, you will end up with dark spots or tiger stripes. If the paint is applied too heavily in one pass, the metallic particles sink and bunch together, creating a mottled look that ruins the liquid-metal illusion. You need to focus on consistent, even coverage to ensure the metallic effect remains uniform across the panel.

Best Practices

Before you dab or spray Saturn Transition Blue Effect (check for code WA400P), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute to get those metallic flakes off the bottom. You can find your color ID on the Service Parts sticker, which is usually located inside the glove box on an Aura or Ion, or near the spare tire well in an L-Series. Test the color on the included card to see how well it matches your weathered panels. When you move to the car, keep the container moving at all times to prevent pooling. Work in the shade, and give each layer plenty of drying time so the finish sets hard and flat.