COLOR CODEGXF - Night ShadeChevrolet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is a deep, moody color that behaves like a chameleon depending on your environment. On the body of a Blazer or Traverse, it masquerades as a standard black until direct sunlight reveals a hidden purple character. It gives the Camaro a custom look that standard factory blacks cannot match. You should treat this as a dark finish, meaning it will show road dust and fingerprints almost immediately, but the reward is a depth that makes the Malibu look more expensive than it is.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish. The paint contains tiny flakes that must stay suspended in the liquid to catch the light. If you apply the paint in a single thick layer, these flakes will sink to the bottom of the paint puddle and leave the repair looking like a dark, muddy bruise. This effect happens because the metal cannot settle on the surface. To avoid a dull or mismatched spot, you must build the color through thin, light layers.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the silver Service Parts label located inside the glove box or on the driver side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Night Shade (check for code GXF), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to ensure the metallic particles are mixed into the liquid. Test the color on the included card to see how the purple tint reacts to the light in your garage or shade. Keep the container moving to maintain a consistent flow from the nozzle or brush. This movement prevents the metallic flakes from pooling in one spot. Give the repair plenty of drying time between layers so the finish remains crisp and clear.