Chevrolet Ultra Silver Metallic (Wheel Color) (WA8867) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you drive a Suburban or Tahoe, you have looked at this silver a thousand times. It is the workhorse finish of the GM fleet, coating the wheels of millions of trucks and vans for over a decade. Since your Express or Avalanche has likely seen its fair share of miles, you know this color is built for the real world. It is a bright, clean silver that does a heavy lift hiding road grime and brake dust. While it might seem like a standard choice, its ability to keep a high-mileage rig looking fresh is why it remained the factory go-to for so many years.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to catch the light. Silver metallics are notoriously picky because those flakes want to clump together. If you apply the paint too thick, you will end up with dark, cloudy patches known as mottling. The goal is to get those flakes to lay flat and uniform. This requires patience. You are better off applying several light layers rather than trying to cover a scratch in one heavy pass. If the paint pools, the silver will look muddy instead of crisp.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint information on the service sticker located inside your glove box, though on an Express van, you might need to check the door pillar or under the driver seat. Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Ultra Silver Metallic (Wheel Color) (check for code WA8867), you must shake the container for a full minute. Those metallic particles are heavy and sink to the bottom quickly. Test the color on the included card to ensure the flake density looks right. When you begin, keep the container moving to prevent the silver from bunching up in one spot. Give the surface plenty of drying time between layers to let the metallic profile set properly in the garage or shade.