COLOR CODE41/WA8555/GBA - BlackChevrolet Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the absolute baseline of American automotive muscle. Whether it is draped over the sharp fenders of a Camaro or the aggressive lines of a Corvette, this color represents a total lack of compromise. It is not just dark; it is deep. On a truck like the Colorado or the Avalanche, it provides a rugged, industrial weight that makes the vehicle look like it was carved from a single block of obsidian. Because your car has been on the road for over a decade, you likely notice that this finish is a mirror that reflects everything-including every tiny rock chip and scratch. It is the most honest color Chevrolet ever produced because it hides nothing and rewards a clean detail more than any other shade in the catalog.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish. There are no metallic flakes or pearl additives here to distract the eye, which means you do not have to worry about "mottling" or the paint looking striped if your application is uneven. However, the lack of flake makes this a high-stakes repair. Solid black is unforgiving because any texture or "orange peel" in your clear coat will stand out against the deep pigment. The benefit is that you will not have to struggle with matching the shimmer of the surrounding panels. Your main enemy is dust; in a typical garage, even a tiny speck will look like a mountain on this dark surface.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Black (check for code 41/WA8555/GBA), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can usually find this code on the silver Service Parts Identification sticker located inside your glove box or under the trunk carpet near the spare tire. Before you touch the car, test the color on the included card to ensure the pigment density is right. When you begin, keep the container moving to avoid heavy buildup that might run. Apply thin, even layers rather than one heavy coat. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the solvents escape properly. If you are using a pen or brush, avoid "searching" for the edge of the scratch; just fill the void and let the flow of the paint do the work.