Cadillac 1997 Touch Up Paint

1997 Cadillac Touch Up Paint (45 OEM Colors)

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For small chips & scratches

Customized Color Paint Pen

Repair tiny chips and scratches with precision. Perfect for small nicks from rocks or door dings, the fine tip applicator makes it easy for beginners to achieve a clean, factory-quality finish.

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For Medium-sized Chips & Scratches

Customized Color Paint Bottle

Tackle medium-sized scratches and chips with our Customized Color Paint Bottle. The built-in applicator brush provides smooth, controlled coverage, while the included basecoat delivers a perfect factory match in your custom paint color.

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For larger areas & panel resprays

Customized Color Spray Can

Cover larger areas with a smooth, professional finish using ourcustomized color Spray Can. Designed for hoods, fenders, and larger scratches, this product provides consistent spray coverage and factory-matched color accuracy.

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For large repairs & total resprays

Customized Color Professional Size Paint

When your repair job calls for more than a touch-up, step up to our professional-size automotive paints. Available in Pint, Quart, or Gallon sizes, these paints are ready-to-spray using an airless spray gun.

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For small chips & scratches

Customized Color Tricoat Paint Pens

Repair tiny chips and scratches with precision. Perfect for small nicks from rocks or door dings, the fine tip applicator makes it easy for beginners to achieve a clean, factory-quality finish. Each order includes a basecoat and a midcoat pen.

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For Medium-sized Chips & Scratches

Customized Color Tricoat Paint Bottles

Tackle medium-sized scratches and chips with our Customized Color Paint Bottles. The built-in applicator brush provides smooth, controlled coverage, while the basecoat & midcoat deliver a perfect factory match in your custom paint color.

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For larger areas & panel resprays

Customized Color Tricoat Spray Cans

Cover larger areas with a smooth, professional finish using our customized color basecoat & midcoat Spray Cans. Designed for hoods, fenders, and larger scratches, this product provides consistent spray coverage and factory-matched color accuracy.

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For large repairs & total resprays

Customized Color Tricoat Professional Size Paint

When your repair job calls for more than a touch-up, step up to our professional-size automotive paints. Available in Pint, Quart, or Gallon sizes, these paints are ready-to-spray using an airless spray gun. Each order includes a basecoat & a midcoat paint.

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Where to find Cadillac color code

How to Find Your 1997 Cadillac's Color Code

Cadillac used many locations for paint codes, making them hard to find, often impossible. GM (parent company of Cadillac) did not standardize the plate location. Usually the code is in the glove box or the spare tire well; otherwise it may be elsewhere. The typical format is 51/WA316N, usually preceded by BC/CC (e.g., BC/CC 51 or BC/CC 316N). There are two codes in one, and a U or L may precede for Upper or Lower. Two-tone examples: BC/CC U316N or BC/CC L316N.

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1997 Cadillac Background Info

The 1997 Cadillac Vibe

Ah, 1997. The year Cadillac tried to "zing" us with the German-engineered Catera while the rest of the lineup-the "All Other Models" crowd-was busy being the last of the true American land yachts. In our database, we've focused on the survivors that actually stood the test of time: the timeless Black and the classic White. These weren't just colors; they were the heavy hitters of the Clinton era, designed to look just as good in a country club parking lot as they did in a high-speed chase on COPS.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of The Peeling Era. By 1997, Cadillac had fully committed to the Basecoat/Clearcoat system, but the execution was... let's call it "experimental." If your '97 Caddy spent any significant time under the sun, you're likely dealing with Delamination. This is where the clear coat decides it's had enough and starts lifting off the base color like a bad sunburn. It starts as a small white bubble or a flaky edge, and before you know it, your hood looks like it's shedding its winter skin.

Restoration Tip

In this era, air is your absolute enemy. The moment you see a rock chip, you have a ticking time bomb on your hands. Seal chips immediately. If moisture and air get between that clear coat and the base color, the bond will fail and the clear will start to "lift" or "bridge." Don't wait for a weekend project; dab those chips with a quality solvent-based touch-up as soon as you spot them to lock the clear coat down and prevent a small chip from turning into a full-blown roof peel.

Cadillac Models Released in 1997

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