GMC Safari Touch Up Paint (77 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The GMC Safari lived through an era where GM designers clearly had a "more is more" philosophy. With 77 recorded colors, they really went for it. You'll find everything from the classic "suburban-chic" Pewter Metallic and Silvermist Metallic to some surprisingly bold choices like Tangier Orange, Wheatland Yellow, and the deep, moody Dark Cherry Metallic. Whether your van is a weekend camper or a dedicated family hauler, GMC gave it a coat of paint that was meant to stand out in the grocery store parking lot.

What to Watch For

Now, the Safari is a classic, but its paint can be a bit of a "fair weather friend." If your hood or roof looks like it has a bad sunburn-blotchy, white, or physically flaking off-you've met the classic "GM Peel" (also known as clear coat delamination). Because these vans have a nose as flat as a pancake, they are also magnets for rock chips that can lead to surface rust if ignored. To find your exact match, skip the guesswork and head to the passenger door pillar (the rear face) or inside the glove box. Look for a silver or white "Service Parts Identification" sticker; your code will be at the very bottom, usually starting with a "WA" or "U" followed by four digits.

Driveway Repair Tip

When you're standing there with your touch-up pen, remember that the Safari's metallics (like Indigo Metallic or Emerald Green) are packed with tiny flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the tube. Shake that bottle for a full two minutes-long after you think you're done-to wake up those sparkles. For those annoying rock chips on the front, don't try to "paint" a line. Instead, just dab a tiny droplet of paint into the center of the chip and let it flow out to the edges. It requires a bit of patience, but thin layers are the secret to a repair that looks like it belongs there.