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This color is compatible with the following Buicks:

MODELS: All Other Models

YEARS: 1984

To determine if White is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 40C/WA8554.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

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40C/WA8554 - White

The Look

This is the definitive 1984 executive aesthetic. Whether it's an Electra Park Avenue or a Regal, this shade defines the era of big chrome and plush interiors. It isn't flashy. It doesn't scream for attention. It's a clean, clinical white that keeps those massive mid-80s body panels looking sharp and cool in the sun. It's simple. It's functional. It's Buick.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish. There is no metallic flake or pearl to hide behind. The good news? You won't deal with tiger stripes or uneven mottling. The bad news? This color shows every speck of dust and every mistake in your prep work. Because it is a flat, pigment-heavy white, it has great hiding power, but it will expose a lazy sanding job immediately.

Best Practices

Pop the trunk or open the glove box to find your "Service Parts Identification" sticker. Before you spray or dab Buick White (check for code 40C/WA8554), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Test the color on the included card. When applying, work in the shade. Keep the container moving to avoid heavy build-up. Solid whites can run if you get greedy with the flow. Allow plenty of drying time between layers. Once the color is uniform, a clear coat is what brings back that factory gloss.

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Find your Buick paint code

Buick used many different locations over the years, so the paint color plate can be hard to find. GM did not standardize the location. Commonly cited spots are the glove box or the spare tire well; otherwise it may be anywhere. The code format typically looks like 51/WA316N, usually preceded by BC/CC (BC/CC 51 or BC/CC 316N), and two-tone entries may show U or L (BC/CC U316N or BC/CC L316N).

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