Chevrolet Express Touch Up Paint (148 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Chevrolet Express is the ultimate automotive blank canvas-sometimes literally. While most of these workhorses spend their lives in Arctic White or Summit White, GM actually recorded a staggering 148 colors for the Express. They really went for it with the naming, too. You might be driving a van painted in Unripened Green Metallic, the hilariously honest Black Meet Kettle Pearl, or the slightly aggressive Pull Me Over Red. Whether your van is a "50 shades of fleet gray" situation or a rare Edible Berries Metallic, there is a lot of personality hidden under that utilitarian exterior.

What to Watch For

If you own a white Express, you might have noticed the paint has a habit of "wanting to retire early." These vans are famous for delamination, where the top coat decides to peel away from the primer in large flakes, especially on the hood and the roof. Don't panic; it's a common quirk you can definitely manage. Before you start, hunt down your paint code-it's usually on a silver or white "Service Parts Identification" sticker located inside your glove box or on the passenger-side door jamb. Look for a code starting with "WA" (like WA8624). Keep a close eye on the roof gutters and the area around the door handles, as these are the first spots where the paint likes to take a vacation.

Driveway Repair Tip

When using a touch-up pen or brush on those unique shades like Son Of A Gun Gray or Black Meet Kettle Pearl, the secret is in the shake. These colors are packed with metallic and pearl flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake that container for at least 60 seconds-long after you think you're done-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, remember that thin layers are your best friend. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one giant blob of paint, dab on a tiny bit, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then come back for a second pass. It requires a little patience, but it's the difference between a repair that disappears and one that looks like a high-school art project.