WA297F/GNZ - Wonderland Tricoat Chevrolet Touch Up Paint

The Look

This minty, pastel blue was the final splash of personality for the Chevrolet Spark before it left the lineup. Since your Spark is a compact city car, this color was designed to make it pop against gray asphalt and crowded parking lots. It has a soft, airy feel that hides light road dust well, but because it is a layered finish, it has a depth that standard solid paints cannot match.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Wonderland Tricoat (check for code WA297F/GNZ), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a three-stage finish, meaning the final look depends on a base layer and a translucent mid-layer. This presents a unique challenge: the more layers of the mid-coat you apply, the darker and more saturated the blue becomes. If you are too heavy with the nozzle or brush, the repair will look like a dark bruise on the panel. You are aiming for a specific balance where the pearlescent glow of the mid-coat blends into the original factory finish.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the silver Service Parts Identification sticker, which is usually tucked inside the glove box or located on the driver's side door jamb. Test the color on the included card first. This allows you to see exactly how many layers of the mid-coat you need to reach the right depth. Work in your garage or in the shade to ensure the car's surface is cool to the touch. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the metallic particles from bunching together, which causes uneven dark spots. Give each thin layer plenty of drying time before moving to the next.