Pontiac Sunfire Touch Up Paint (52 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Pontiac didn't exactly play it safe with the Sunfire; they really went for it. With a massive 52 recorded colors over its lifespan, this car saw everything from the moody Dahlia Blue Metallic to the high-voltage Manta Green Metallic. Whether you're driving a Sunfire that looks like a piece of tropical fruit or one of the many variations of "Pewter Metallic," the factory was clearly having a lot of fun in the paint booth during the late '90s and early 2000s.

What to Watch For

Before you start your repair, you need to find your "North Star"-the paint code. On a Sunfire, this is usually tucked away in the trunk. Lift up the carpet and look at the underside of the spare tire cover for a "Service Parts Identification" sticker. You're looking for a code that starts with "WA" or "U" followed by a string of numbers.

Keep an eye out for the classic "Sunfire Sunburn." These cars are notorious for clear coat peeling on the roof and hood, and the vibrant shades like Flame Red or Victory Red are prone to fading if they've spent too much time in the sun. If you see white, flaky edges around a chip, that's just the clear coat waving a white flag-but don't worry, a little touch-up paint can stop that peeling in its tracks.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Sunfire colors are heavy on the metallics and pearls, your 2oz bottle is basically a snow globe of tiny sparkles. Shake that bottle for a full two minutes-even after you think it's mixed, keep going. Those flakes like to settle at the bottom, and you want them on your car, not in the jar.

When you go to apply the paint, remember that matching these complex finishes requires patience. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, use the tip of your applicator to "dab" in a thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. This prevents the metallic flakes from bunching up and ensures your Cayenne Red or Indigo Metallic looks consistent once it sets.