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

The Look

You likely picked this color because it carries a bit of attitude. Whether it is on your Sierra or a hard-working Savana, this finish is a sophisticated take on a classic shade. It is not a flat, fleet-vehicle black. In the shade, it looks deep and ink-like, but direct sunlight reveals a layer of pearl that gives the body lines of your Acadia or Canyon a much sharper definition. Since your GMC has likely been on the road for a few years now, you will notice that this color is excellent at hiding the tiny swirl marks that usually plague standard black trucks.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it contains microscopic mica flakes rather than just standard silver metallic bits. This gives the paint its depth, but it also creates a specific challenge during your repair. If you apply the paint too thick in a single pass, those heavy pearl particles sink to the bottom of the wet layer and disappear. This leaves the touch-up looking like a dull, flat black blob that won't match the rest of the panel. You want to build the color slowly so the pearls stay suspended near the surface where they can catch the light.

Best Practices

To find your confirmation, look inside your glove box for a silver or white sticker; the code is usually located at the bottom next to the BC/CC heading. Before you spray or dab GMC Black Meet Kettle Pearl (check for code GB8/GB9/GB0), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to ensure the pearl particles are fully mixed. Test the color on the included card to see how the light hits the flakes before moving to the vehicle. When applying, keep the container moving and focus on thin, even layers. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish stays crisp and the pearls don't bunch up.