Chevrolet Gasoline (WA457B/GPA) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Chevrolet Gasoline is a dark, industrial charcoal that refuses to look boring. Whether you are driving a Silverado or a Colorado, this color gives your truck a rugged, heavy-metal feel that handles road grime better than almost any other shade. On smaller frames like the Cruze, it leans toward a more executive aesthetic. It is a popular color for a reason: it ages well and avoids the high-maintenance headaches of a true black finish. Because your vehicle has likely been on the road since 2017, you will notice this gray has a way of masking light surface scratches until you get close enough to see the metallic sparkle.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is loaded with tiny flakes that provide a signature shimmer. These flakes are great for hiding small imperfections, but they require careful handling during a repair. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metallic particles will sink and cluster, creating dark, blotchy patches. Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Gasoline (check for code WA457B/GPA), you need to shake your container for a full minute to get those flakes properly suspended. If the mix is uneven, your repair will look like a flat gray smudge instead of a matching metallic finish.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on the silver Service Parts Identification sticker inside your glove box or on the driver-side door jamb. When you are ready to work, make sure you are in a protected garage or the shade to keep the surface temperature consistent. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flakes settle before you touch the car. When applying the paint, keep the container moving to ensure the finish stays even and prevents the paint from pooling. Respect the drying time between layers; rushing the process will trap solvents and lead to a dull, uneven repair that won't catch the light correctly.