GMC Almond (59/TRUCK) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color captures a very specific moment in 1982 when the square-body C10-C30 series and the G-series vans were transitioning into a more civilized era of truck design. It also marked the debut of the S-Series, where this shade played a huge role in the early two-tone schemes that defined the decade. Because this paint was only available for a single year, your vehicle belongs to a rare subset of survivors. It is a warm, creamy off-white that feels much more substantial than a standard fleet white. It carries enough yellow and brown undertones to hide road film and dust better than almost any other color from that catalog.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish. There is no flake or mica here to distract the eye, which makes it a straightforward project, but it also means there is nowhere for a bad repair to hide. Solid colors like this are thick and opaque, meaning they cover well, but they can show texture if you apply them too heavily. If you are fixing a door on an S10 or the side of a G-Series van, you will notice that this shade can shift slightly as it ages due to sun exposure. Since your truck has been on the road since the early eighties, the original paint might be slightly lighter than what is in your hand, so blending is your best friend.

Best Practices

Before you apply GMC Almond (verify you have code 59/TRUCK on the SPID sticker inside your glove box), you need to shake the container for at least two minutes. The heavy pigments that give this color its warmth like to settle at the bottom. To get a smooth finish, work in a garage or the shade to prevent the sun from forcing the drying time to happen too fast. Test the color on the included card first to ensure the match is right for your specific level of vintage fade. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving and apply several thin layers rather than one heavy coat to prevent runs.