GMC Old Blue Eyes Metallic (WA410Y/G1M) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a mood. On a large frame like the GMC Savana or the Canyon, it carries a professional, heavy-duty weight. On the Acadia and Terrain, it leans into a more sophisticated, near-black aesthetic that only reveals its true blue identity when the sun hits the metal. It is not a bright, playful blue; it is a deep, atmospheric navy that feels anchored and expensive. Since your vehicle has likely been on the road since somewhere between 2015 and 2020, you might notice the original finish has deepened. This shade is excellent at masking light road grime, but it shows every bit of a "lazy" repair because the depth of the pigment is so high.

Technical Details

You are working with a complex metallic finish. The character of the paint comes from a high concentration of fine metallic flakes that catch the light at different angles. The risk here is mottling. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the metallic flakes will sink and bunch up, creating dark, cloudy patches that look like stains on the finish. Because the base color is so dark, these inconsistencies stand out. You want to build the color with several thin passes rather than trying to hide the damage all at once. This ensures the flakes lay flat and reflect light evenly across the repair.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab GMC Old Blue Eyes Metallic (check for code WA410Y/G1M), you need to shake the container for at least two full minutes. The metallic particles are heavy and settle at the bottom; if you don't mix them thoroughly, your repair will look like a flat, dull blue instead of a metallic match. You can usually find this code on the silver Service Parts Identification sticker located inside your glove box or on the driver's side door jamb. Test the color on the included card to verify the flake density before touching the vehicle. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to prevent pooling. Work in the shade to ensure the paint doesn't dry mid-air, and allow ample drying time between light layers to achieve that factory depth.