Chevrolet G10-G30-P Series Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Chevrolet didn't just give us "Work Van White" and call it a day. With 67 recorded colors for the G10-G30 and P-Series, they really went for it. We're talking about a lineup that features everything from the construction-site classic Wheatland Yellow to the surprisingly classy Caramel (Corvette) Bronze Metallic. Whether you're driving a Dark Jadestone Metallic cruiser or a Tangier Orange utility beast, your van has more personality in its paint than most modern SUVs do in their entire design.
What to Watch For
Before you pop that touch-up cap, you need to find your "Service Parts Identification" label. On these G-Series vans, it's almost always hiding on the inside of the glove box door. Look for a code starting with "WA" followed by four digits-that's your golden ticket.
In terms of wear, these vans are famous for the "Great GM Peel." Because they have massive, flat surfaces, the sun loves to bake the hood and roof until the paint gets tired and starts to flake. You might also notice some bubbling or thinning around the door handles and gutter rails. If the paint is flaking off in chips, don't worry-as long as you clean the area well, your touch-up paint will stick just fine.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many of these classic Chevy colors are heavy on the metallics (like that Slate Metallic or Dark Chestnut), you need to be a professional shaker. Put down the phone and shake that touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds. Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom, and if you don't wake them up, your touch-up will look darker than the rest of the van.
When applying, think "thin and patient." Instead of trying to fill a deep chip with one big glob, dab a tiny bit of paint into the center and let it spread itself out. If it's a deep scratch, wait 20 minutes and do a second thin layer. It's a driveway repair, not a race!