GMC Bright Teal Metallic (38/WA9794) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you own a Full Size Pick-Up, Suburban, or Yukon from the mid-90s, you are likely looking at the most iconic shade of that decade. This color represents a specific era of GMC design where bold, outdoor-ready tones replaced the flat tans and reds of the 80s. Since your vehicle has been on the road for nearly thirty years, the original finish has probably faced significant sun exposure. This means the fresh paint might look slightly more vibrant than your current weathered panels, but it will bring back that deep, lake-water glow that made these trucks stand out at the dealership.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny suspended flakes to catch the light and provide depth. Metallics are notorious for "mottling," a fancy term for dark spots or tiger stripes that happen if the flakes don't land evenly. To avoid this, you must keep the container moving at a steady pace. If you pause over one spot, the metallic particles will bunch up and create a shadow effect that ruins the uniform look. Before you apply GMC Bright Teal Metallic (verify code 38/WA9794), you must ensure the surface is clean and cool to the touch.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the Service Parts Identification sticker, which is almost always located inside the glove box on these specific model years. Because the metallic flakes in this color are heavy, they like to sink to the bottom. Shake your container for at least two full minutes to ensure the pigment and flake are properly mixed. Test the color on the included card to see how the teal reacts to your lighting. When applying, use light layers rather than one heavy coat. This helps the flakes stand up correctly and ensures a shorter drying time between passes. If you are working in your garage or under a shade tree, make sure the area is free of dust, as teal shows every speck of debris once it dries.