Chevrolet G Series Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
The Chevrolet G-Series isn't just a van; it's a legend of the American road, and Chevrolet made sure it looked the part with a staggering 43 colors recorded over the years. They really went for it with some of these names, ranging from the deep, sophisticated Dark Toreador Red Metallic to the vibrant Emerald Green Metallic and the classic Indigo Metallic. Whether yours is a rugged workhorse in Linen White or a weekend cruiser in Bahama Blue Metallic, these big beauties have a lot of surface area to cover, and they carry those colors with pride.
What to Watch For
Now, let's be real: these vans are known for having "feelings" about their paint staying attached. You might notice the paint on the hood or roof starting to lift in large flakes-especially if you're rocking the classic White or Silver Metallic. This usually starts with a tiny stone chip that lets moisture in, causing the paint to lose its grip on the primer. If you see a small "zit" or bubble near the door handles or the leading edge of the hood, catch it now before it decides to become a much larger project. To find your exact match, hunt down the Service Parts Identification (SPID) label; on the G-Series, it's almost always hiding on the inside of the glove box door or occasionally on the passenger-side B-pillar (the vertical post behind the door).
Driveway Repair Tip
When you're standing there with your touch-up pen, remember that the G-Series has a lot of "metallic" options. Since those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle, shake your paint for a full two minutes-yes, set a timer-to wake them up. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop a big glob in there, it'll skin over and stay soft underneath. Instead, dab a tiny bit of paint into the center of the chip and let it flow out to the edges. If the color looks a little different at first, don't worry-metallics are sensitive to light and require patience to dry down to their final shade. Light layers are your best friend here!