GENERAL MOTORS car paint

The American manufacturer is now coupled in the databases of colour matching systems with the Opel brand and the General Motors car colour codes. Among the colour codes of American cars, the General Motors codes are divided by continent due to the large number of references and slight variations in production and marketing across Australia, America and Europe.

The car colour codes used by General Motors are well known to various paint manufacturers. Despite the extensive catalogue, nearly 90% of "GM" colour references are well known and have already been matched.

The various brands of the American group feature classic colours, in line with current automotive design trends. Most of the paints reflect consumer preferences in different regions of the world, with a clear dominance of pearlescent and metallic shades.
The most common colours for the brand are, followed by black, aluminum grey, and several bright tones such as red and blue.

General Motors Car Colour codes

If you've recently had an accident, or simply a minor impact on your bumper or door -  for example when returning from the supermarket - you have two options: contact your insurance provider and attempt to avoid paying the deductible. However, in many cases, the deductible costs more than the work carried out by a professional body  painter.
Carry out the touch-up paintwork yourself, by purchasing the required products from a specialist supplier. To do this, you'll need the General Motors paint code.

This code is found somewhere on the bodywork of your vehicle, in specific areas depending on the model and year - such as the boot, bonnet, or interior panels. This information is not included on the vehicle identification card. You'll need to inspect the metal plates located in the appropriate sections of the car.
If you're unable to locate the GM paint code, you still have two solutions:

Contact your dealership. if they're helpful, they'll provide you with the correct GM colour code according to the year and model. As a last resort, consult online automotive forums, where GM owners share valuable information and references. Once you have the code, it's easy to order your paint from a professional paint mixing company.

History of the Manufacturer - General Motors

The American automotive giant reported a turnover this year of over $130 billion. Like all major carmakers, General Motors was founded in 1908 by William Crapo Durant.
It's successor would later transform the company into a global leader.
Originally, GM produced horse-drawn wagons before being inspired by a major  competitor: FORD.
The company's breakthrough model was the Chevrolet, launched in 1915, which sold for under $1,000 at the time. Like many manufacturers, GM's journey was marked by crises, world wars, and fierce competition, eventually establishing itself as a major global automotive force by the 1980s. By the 1990s, GM owned approximately 15 different brands.

Where to find the Colour Code on Your General Motors Vehicle ?

For GENERAL MOTORS vehicles, the VIN plate displaying the colour code can be found in one of five locations:
- Inside the engine bay, under the bonnet, near the windscreen.
- On the driver's side front door leaf.
- On the driver's side rear door leaf.
- In the boot, near the left rear light or on the inner side of the boot door.
- In the glove compartment.
The colour code is always made up of several characters ( letters and/or numbers).

Iconic colours of General Motors vehicles

On the plates found inside the car, you'll notice a variety  of codes and references - but not all are colour codes.
To give you an idea of what GM paint codes look like, here are a few examples:

These codes often combine numbers and letters, while the commercial name of the colour is never printed directly on the plate.
All you need to do is provide this code to the paint supplier, who will confirm its validity and produce your paint accordingly. You'll then be offered the choice between spray paint or paint in a can.
Practical tip : did you know that a typical aerosol contains 75% gas and only 25% paint ? That's why it's always more economical to choose paint in cans.

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