Chevrolet Spectra Gray (wheel) (WA9428-W) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is a sophisticated, industrial gray designed to look like precision-machined metal. Whether it is on the high-performance wheels of your Corvette or the rugged accents of your Silverado, this color sits in the perfect sweet spot between a dark charcoal and a classic silver. It gives your vehicle a stealthy, mechanical edge that hides brake dust better than most finishes while still maintaining a premium sheen when clean. Because your wheels live just inches away from road grit and high heat, this shade is the key to keeping that factory-fresh curb appeal intact.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the secret is all in the flake. The tiny metallic particles give the paint its depth, but they can be temperamental. If you apply the paint too thick, those particles will sink and clump together, creating dark, blotchy patches. This matters because a wheel rotates; any inconsistency in the finish will stand out as a dark "stripe" or shadow as the light hits it. To get that factory-perfect look, you want those flakes to lay flat and even across the surface.

Best Practices

Before you apply Chevrolet Spectra Gray (wheel) (check for code WA9428-W), you must shake the container for at least a full minute to ensure the metallic flakes are fully suspended. You can find your official color code on the Service Parts Identification sticker; on a Corvette, check the trunk area under the carpet liner, while on a Silverado, you will usually find it inside the glove box. Work in your garage or a patch of shade so the wheels aren't hot to the touch. Test the color on the included card first to check the flake density. As you work, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Allow for plenty of drying time between light coats to build up a durable, even finish that blends naturally with the rest of the wheel.