GMC Light Teal Metallic (34/WA9793) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a time capsule from the mid-1990s. While most people remember the GMC Safari for its utility, this specific color gave those vans a personality that felt more like a weekend at the lake than a trip to the hardware store. It is a quintessential era-defining teal that balances blue and green under a heavy layer of shimmer. Because your vehicle has likely spent three decades facing the elements, the original finish might have a slight chalky character now, but a fresh application brings back that deep, aquatic glow that made the 1992-1996 lineup stand out in a parking lot.

Technical Details

The finish is a true metallic, which means the paint is packed with tiny aluminum flakes that catch the light. These flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not keep the container moving while you work, the flakes will come out in clumps or not at all, leading to dark patches or a flat look that doesn't match the surrounding panels. Achieving a uniform look depends entirely on how the flakes land on the surface. If they lay flat and even, the teal looks deep; if they bunch up, you will see stripes or shadows.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab GMC Light Teal Metallic (check for code 34/WA9793), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can usually find this paint code on the silver Service Parts Identification sticker located inside your glove box door. If it is not there, check the rear face of the passenger door. Once the pigment is mixed, test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flakes settle. Work in a cool Garage or the Shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast. When applying, keep a consistent Spray distance and a steady Flow. Apply thin layers and allow plenty of Drying time between them to prevent the metallic particles from sagging or shifting as they set.