Chevrolet Black Meet Kettle Pearl (GB8/GB9/GB0) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This black isn't just a void of color. It is a high-depth finish that makes the sharp body lines of a Blazer or Camaro look like they were carved from obsidian. Since your car has likely seen a few seasons of road wear, you know this isn't a simple flat black. It has a sophisticated character that feels premium, especially on a Bolt or City Express where it elevates a utilitarian design. In the shade, it presents as a standard deep black, but as soon as the sun hits the panels, the pearl flakes wake up and give the surface a three-dimensional glow.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a pearl finish, which acts as both a blessing and a curse. On the positive side, those metallic particles help hide the tiny hairline scratches and road dust that usually make solid black cars look dirty five minutes after a wash. On the negative side, those flakes are heavy. If you don't keep the paint agitated, the flakes will sink to the bottom, leaving your repair looking like a flat, mismatched smudge. Because black reflects its surroundings like a mirror, any inconsistency in how the flakes lay down will be obvious when you view the car from an angle in your garage.

Best Practices

Finding your specific identification label is the first step; look for the silver sticker inside your glove box or on the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Black Meet Kettle Pearl (check for code GB8/GB9/GB0), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is non-negotiable for a pearl finish because you need that flake perfectly mixed into the pigment. Test the color on the included card to ensure the depth matches your car's current state. When you move to the actual repair, keep the container moving and apply light, thin layers. If you apply the paint too heavily, the finish will appear too dark and you will lose that signature pearl shimmer. Give the area plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the finish stays level.