1967 GMC Touch Up Paint (18 OEM Colors)

The 1967 GMC Vibe

1967 was a watershed year for GMC. It was the debut of the "Action Line" trucks-the moment these rigs stopped looking like farm implements and started looking like something you'd actually want to park in a suburban driveway. With 18 colors in our database for this year, GMC wasn't playing around. Whether your truck left the factory in the punchy Flame Red, the surf-inspired Aqua Metallic, or the dignified Terrace Blue, these trucks had a visual swagger that modern "fifty shades of gray" pickups just can't touch. Back then, a truck was a tool, but GMC made sure it was a tool that looked good in the sun.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Single Stage Era. In '67, your GMC was sprayed with high-solids alkyd or acrylic enamel-thick, honest paint that wore its pigment on its sleeve. There's no clear coat "safety net" here. While that makes for a deep, rich look, it also means your paint is fighting a losing battle against the sun every single day. If your hood looks like it was rubbed down with a chalkboard eraser, that's oxidation. The pigment is literally dying on the surface, turning into a chalky white film. It's not "patina" if it's falling off as dust; it's a cry for help from a finish that's starving for oils.

Restoration Tip

If you're touching up a chip or a door edge, you can't just slap paint over the top and call it a day. That chalky oxidation layer will act like a barrier, and our solvent-based touch-up won't bite the way it should. You have to buff it back to life first. Use a light rubbing compound to clear away the "dead" paint until the true color shines through. Once you've made your repair, remember the Golden Rule of 1967: It needs wax or it dies. Without a clear coat, a high-quality carnauba wax is the only thing standing between your Medium Blue Metallic and a slow, chalky fade into oblivion. Feed the paint, or the sun will eat it.