Chevrolet Abalone White Tricoat (GE8/GP5/GP6) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not the flat, industrial white you see on delivery vans. Since your Camaro or Bolt has likely been on the road since 2018, you have probably noticed how this color shifts under the sun. It has a depth that looks clean on a Colorado and provides a sharp, technical feel on the City Express. It is a cooler white, avoiding the yellow undertones found in older pearl finishes. When it is clean, the finish has a crispness that defines the body lines of your vehicle, but when it is chipped, the dark primer underneath stands out like a sore thumb.

Technical Details

This color is a Pearl Tricoat, which makes it a bit more complex than a standard paint. Unlike a solid color, this finish relies on a translucent middle layer to create that signature glow. The risk here is shading. If you apply too many layers of the pearl mid-coat, the repair will look darker or more "creamy" than the rest of the car. If you apply too little, the repair stays a flat, dead white. You are looking for a balance where the pearl flakes catch the light without changing the base color of the panel. Because these pearl particles are heavy and like to sink to the bottom of the reservoir, a lazy mix will result in a patchy finish.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Abalone White Tricoat (check for code GE8/GP5/GP6), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can usually find this code on a silver sticker in the glove box of a Colorado or on a QR code located on the driver-side door jamb of a Bolt or Camaro. Because this is a multi-stage process, you must test the color on the included card first to see how many coats of pearl you need to match your specific car. Work in the shade to prevent the paint from drying too quickly. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the pearl flakes lay down flat and even. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers so you do not disturb the metallic arrangement with the next pass of your nozzle or brush.