Chevrolet Full Size Pickup Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Chevrolet definitely didn't play it safe with the palette for the Full Size Pickup. With 13 recorded colors, they really went for it-offering everything from the workhorse White and Black to the bold, construction-site-ready Wheatland Yellow and Tangier Orange. Whether you're rocking the classic Medium Red Metallic or the more subtle Light Sandstone Metallic, your truck was built to be noticed, even if it's currently covered in a little more "character" (read: scratches) than you'd like.
What to Watch For
Now, let's be real: GM paint from this era has a bit of a reputation for being a "peeler." You'll likely notice the clear coat starting to get shy on the hood and roof, or perhaps some bubbling and flaking right around the door handles where they rub against the body. If you see those silver or white patches starting to flake, don't panic-it's just the truck's way of asking for a little TLC. To find your specific match, pop open the glove box and look for a silver or white "Service Parts Identification" sticker. You're looking for a code that starts with "WA" or "U" (like WA8554). If it's not in the glove box, check the driver's side door jamb; it's usually hiding in one of those two spots.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many of these Chevy shades-like Lt. French Blue Poly and Silver Metallic-are packed with metallic flakes, they require a little extra patience to get right. Before you touch the truck, shake that touch-up bottle or pen for at least two full minutes. You want to hear that little agitator ball doing some heavy lifting to wake up all those sparkles. When you apply the paint, think "thin and steady." Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, dab on a tiny, thin layer, let it dry, and come back for a second pass. It's a marathon, not a sprint, but your door handles will thank you for the protection.