
2001 Cadillac Touch Up Paint (33 OEM Colors)
For small chips & scratches
Customized Color Paint Pen
Repair tiny chips and scratches with precision. Perfect for small nicks from rocks or door dings, the fine tip applicator makes it easy for beginners to achieve a clean, factory-quality finish.
For Medium-sized Chips & Scratches
Customized Color Paint Bottle
Tackle medium-sized scratches and chips with our Customized Color Paint Bottle. The built-in applicator brush provides smooth, controlled coverage, while the included basecoat delivers a perfect factory match in your custom paint color.
For larger areas & panel resprays
Customized Color Spray Can
Cover larger areas with a smooth, professional finish using ourcustomized color Spray Can. Designed for hoods, fenders, and larger scratches, this product provides consistent spray coverage and factory-matched color accuracy.
For large repairs & total resprays
Customized Color Professional Size Paint
When your repair job calls for more than a touch-up, step up to our professional-size automotive paints. Available in Pint, Quart, or Gallon sizes, these paints are ready-to-spray using an airless spray gun.
For small chips & scratches
Customized Color Tricoat Paint Pens
Repair tiny chips and scratches with precision. Perfect for small nicks from rocks or door dings, the fine tip applicator makes it easy for beginners to achieve a clean, factory-quality finish. Each order includes a basecoat and a midcoat pen.
For Medium-sized Chips & Scratches
Customized Color Tricoat Paint Bottles
Tackle medium-sized scratches and chips with our Customized Color Paint Bottles. The built-in applicator brush provides smooth, controlled coverage, while the basecoat & midcoat deliver a perfect factory match in your custom paint color.
For larger areas & panel resprays
Customized Color Tricoat Spray Cans
Cover larger areas with a smooth, professional finish using our customized color basecoat & midcoat Spray Cans. Designed for hoods, fenders, and larger scratches, this product provides consistent spray coverage and factory-matched color accuracy.
For large repairs & total resprays
Customized Color Tricoat Professional Size Paint
When your repair job calls for more than a touch-up, step up to our professional-size automotive paints. Available in Pint, Quart, or Gallon sizes, these paints are ready-to-spray using an airless spray gun. Each order includes a basecoat & a midcoat paint.
Find Your 2001 Cadillac Paint Code
Cadillac used many locations for paint codes, making them hard to find, often impossible. GM (parent company of Cadillac) did not standardize the plate location. Usually the code is in the glove box or the spare tire well; otherwise it may be elsewhere. The typical format is 51/WA316N, usually preceded by BC/CC (e.g., BC/CC 51 or BC/CC 316N). There are two codes in one, and a U or L may precede for Upper or Lower. Two-tone examples: BC/CC U316N or BC/CC L316N.
2001 Cadillac Background Info
The 2001 Cadillac Vibe
Welcome to the peak of the "Bling Era." In 2001, the Escalade was busy becoming the official mascot of MTV Cribs, while the Catera-the "Caddy that zings"-was trying its best to convince us that Cadillac could do nimble. Our database captures the essence of this transition with 7 heavy hitters. We aren't just talking about basic shades; we're looking at the survivors that defined the new millennium, specifically the "New Money" shimmer of White Diamond Metallic Tri-coat and the "Old Guard" elegance of Light Bronze Mist Metallic. It was a year where Cadillac ditched the flat pastels of the 90s for high-solids metallics that looked like they were poured straight out of a jeweler's melting pot.
Paint Health Check
If you're staring at a 2001 Caddy today, you're likely witnessing the peak of "The Peeling Era." By 2001, the industry had mastered depth and shine with basecoat/clearcoat systems, but they hadn't quite perfected the long-term bond between the two. The legend of Cadillac luxury is bulletproof, but the clear coat on the hood and roof is probably flaking off like a bad sunburn. This is classic delamination-where UV rays have cooked the bond until the clear decides it's done being roommates with the base color. Once you see those white, crispy edges around a rock chip, you're on a collision course with "The Island Effect," where the clear coat starts lifting in giant sheets.
Restoration Tip
The secret to keeping a 2001 finish alive is speed: seal your chips the second they happen. On these high-solids finishes, a rock chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an entry point for moisture and air to get under the clear coat and start the peeling process. If you're touching up a White Diamond Tri-coat, remember that it's a three-step dance-base, mid-coat (the pearl), and clear. Don't just blob the color on and walk away. Clean the edges of the chip with a steady hand, apply your color, and most importantly, use a high-quality clear to "lock" the perimeter. If you seal the edges of the chip now, you'll stop the clear coat from lifting later.
Cadillac Models Released in 2001
- All Other Models (13 colors)
- Catera (9 colors)
- Escalade (13 colors)
Before you order 2001 Cadillac paint
How do I confirm the right paint for my 2001 Cadillac?
The paint code on the vehicle label decides the match for your 2001 Cadillac. Year, make, and model narrow the list, but the paint code is the final check before ordering.
Why should I use the paint code instead of the color name?
The paint code is safer than the color name. Similar names can appear on different years, models, or makes.
What if the code is missing?
Use the paint code guide, check other label locations, or ask a dealer to look up the code by VIN before ordering.