COLOR CODEWA6272-W - Light Argent (wheel)GMC Touch-Up Paint

The Look

If you are looking at your Acadia and noticing the wheels have lost their factory crispness, you are dealing with a classic industrial silver. This is a functional, clean finish that was designed to bridge the gap between rugged utility and showroom shine. It does not try to be flashy; it focuses on making the vehicle look maintained and professional. Because it was featured heavily during the 2011 model year, your wheels have likely faced a decade of road salt and brake dust, meaning a fresh coat will drastically change the profile of your GMC.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it contains tiny flakes designed to catch the light and hide small surface imperfections. However, silver metallics are notoriously picky. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metallic flakes will bunch together and create dark, cloudy patches known as mottling. To avoid this, you must focus on thin, even layers. The goal is to let the flakes lay down flat so they reflect light uniformly rather than standing on edge and making the repair look like a different shade of gray.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab GMC Light Argent (wheel) (check for code WA6272-W), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to ensure those metallic flakes are fully suspended. You can find your paint code on the silver or white Service Parts sticker, which is almost always located inside your glove box on the Acadia. Since you are likely working in a garage or the shade, make sure the surface is cool to the touch. Test the color on the included card first to get a feel for the flow. When you begin, keep the container moving at all times to prevent pooling. Give each layer adequate drying time before adding the next; rushing a metallic finish is the fastest way to ruin the depth of the silver.