paint Codes are listed on the service parts identification sticker. The sticker may be located in various places on your car depending on its model. You may also find the paint code using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Say your daughter scraped the family

Enclave

against the garage wall when she backed out too quickly, or the wind blew a rogue shopping cart into your new

Encore

, leaving a nasty ding.

What do you do if the scratches don’t rub or buff off?

Many people can fix minor scratches themselves with touch-up paint. Luckily, Buick paint codes are easy to figure out so you know what color to buy. Review this guide to finding the right paint and performing a touch-up, brought to you by

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Where can I find my Buick’s paint code?

It can be a little tricky to find Buick paint codes because so much depends upon your vehicle’s model. Here is a chart with some popular Buick models and where the service parts identification sticker is likely located:

Model	Location
Allure	Glove box
Century	Trunk lid
Enclave	Glove box
Lacrosse	Glove box
Lesabre	Cover of the spare tire
Lucerne	Cover of the spare tire or wheel well for spare tire
Park Avenue	Cover of the spare tire
Rendezvous	Glove box or left rear storage compartment
Regal	Trunk lid
Skylark	Cover of the spare tire
Terraza	Glove box

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Pro Tip When reading Buick paint codes, notice that the paint codes will begin with BC/CC U. BC=base coat; CC=clear coat; U=upper or body color.

You can refer to these Buick color codes to make sure you have identified the correct code:

Buick Paint Cross-Reference

What if there’s no paint code on the car’s label?

Sometimes you won’t be able to locate your service parts identification sticker or the text and numbers may be illegible. In this case, you can type in your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to find Buick paint codes. The VIN is a 17 character string of numbers and letters.

Look for your Buick’s VIN in these places:

Driver’s side door jamb

Under the windshield on the driver’s side

On the steering column

Under your hood

Your vehicle’s title and registration papers will also contain the VIN.

MORE: How to remove scratches from car paint

Where can I get paint for my Buick?

After you have found the paint code for your Buick, you can purchase paint from an auto parts store (e.g., AutoZone) or an online site.

How to do a paint touch-up

There are a few considerations you’ll want to make to ensure your paint job looks as professional as possible:

Test and Practice. First, test the color on an unpainted piece of metal to make sure the color matches your car. Then, practice with the pen or paintbrush.

Make sure the weather is right. You’ll want to paint on a day that has low humidity and is at least 50 degrees F. If you are using spray paint, it needs to be 70 degrees F.

Prep your vehicle. Wash the area you are painting and consider using wax remover. If there is any rust, wipe it off and/or use 220 grit sandpaper.

On bare metal or plastic use a primer. Let the thin coat of primer dry for at least 20-30 minutes. Check the primer bottle for directions.

Apply the base coat. This is the paint that you purchased to match your vehicle. Apply it in thin coats, allowing each coat to dry for at least 20-30 minutes. It may take several coats to match the rest of the car.

Apply the clear coat. Be careful to float the clear coat over the paint—do not press down. As with the base coat, you’ll want to apply a few very thin layers, allowing at least 20-30 minutes of drying time between coats.

Wait three days, then apply a rubbing compound.

With a little practice and some patience, you should be able to achieve good results if the damage is minimal.

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