COLOR CODEWA805T/GLP - Espresso Brown MetallicGMC Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is a rare one. Since it was essentially a one-year color for the 2011 GMC Terrain, you are working with a piece of brand history. It is a deep, coffee-inspired hue that looks almost black in the shade but wakes up with a bronze shimmer when the sun hits the panels. It does a decent job hiding road dust, but because the base is so dark, any deep scratches will stand out against the lighter primer underneath. Since your Terrain has been on the road for over a decade, expect the original finish to have matured, meaning a little extra care is needed to blend your repair with the weathered surroundings.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with fine flakes that provide that espresso depth. The main challenge here is keeping those flakes suspended. If you do not mix the container thoroughly, the color will look muddy and uneven once it dries. If the flakes clump together, you will see dark spots or "mottling" that ruins the illusion of a factory finish. This color relies heavily on a clear coat to bring out the metallic effect; without it, the repair will look like a flat, dark brown smudge rather than a metallic masterpiece.

Best Practices

On your Terrain, you can find the service sticker inside the glove box-look for the "BC/CC" heading to confirm your match. Before you spray or dab GMC Espresso Brown Metallic (check for code WA805T/GLP), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to wake up those heavy metallic flakes. Test the color on the included card first to ensure the flake density looks right against your car. When applying the paint, keep the container moving to prevent the metallics from pooling in one spot. Allow for adequate drying time between light layers rather than trying to cover the damage in one heavy pass.