Oldsmobile All Models Touch Up Paint (757 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Oldsmobile didn't just pick colors; they wrote mid-century poetry and sprayed it onto sheet metal. With 762 recorded colors, they really went for it-covering everything from the sophisticated Black Sapphire Metallic to the arguably adventurous Rootbeer Metallic. Whether you're driving a 1950s Saffron Rocket 88 or a 90s Aurora in White Diamond Tricoat, Oldsmobile was the king of the "Iridescent" and "Poly" finishes, giving their cars a shimmer that made every suburban driveway look like a showroom.

What to Watch For

If your Oldsmobile was born in the late 80s or 90s, you've likely noticed the "Oldsmobile Sunburn"-that's when the clear coat starts to flake off like a bad tan, especially on the hood and roof. These older GM clear coats were a bit sensitive to UV rays, particularly on metallic shades like Flamingo Silver Irid. or Tahitian Turquoise. Before you start, you'll need your code. Hunt for the "Service Parts Identification" sticker. It's a bit of a scavenger hunt: check the inside of the glove box first, then the underside of the trunk lid, or even the spare tire cover. You're looking for a four-digit code, often starting with "WA" or preceded by a "U" for "Upper body color."

Driveway Repair Tip

Since Oldsmobile loved their "Irid" (Iridescent) and "Poly" (Polychromatic) paints, your touch-up bottle is basically a tiny snow globe of metallic flakes. If you don't shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds, all the "magic" stays at the bottom and your repair will look like a flat gray smudge. Give it a vigorous workout to wake up the sparkles. When applying, don't try to "paint" a long stroke; instead, use the tip of the brush or pen to "dab" the color into the chip. Metallics require patience to get the flake to lay down right, so build it up in thin layers rather than one big glob.