2021 GMC Touch Up Paint (26 OEM Colors)

The 2021 GMC Vibe

2021 was the year GMC decided that if you weren't driving a vehicle the size of a small duplex, you weren't really trying. Whether it was the redesigned Yukon, the workhorse Sierra, or the city-slicking Terrain, these things were built to take up space and look expensive doing it. With 26 colors in our stable, GMC didn't skimp on variety. They gave us everything from the sophisticated Abalone White Tricoat to the "did-I-read-that-right?" Black Meet Kettle Pearl. It was an era of high-definition metallics and deep pearls that made a Canyon look more like a luxury lounge than a mud-plugger.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. Now, don't get me wrong, the factory finish on a 2021 GMC looks like a million bucks when it's fresh off the lot, but those assembly-line robots are programmed for efficiency, not generosity. They spray these clear coats with the precision of a laser but the thickness of a soap bubble. If you're driving a Sierra or Yukon, you've probably already noticed that the hood and front bumper are absolute rock-chip magnets. The clear coat is "soft," meaning a stiff breeze or a dusty car wash mitt can leave those annoying swirl marks before you've even made your second oil change.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing a chip on these modern GMCs, remember: Robot precision requires human patience. Because the factory layers are so thin, you can't just go in there and drop a giant blob of Cherry Bomb Pearl Tricoat or Darkmoon Blue Metallic into a crater and expect it to level out. If you "blob" it, the metallic flakes will sink to the bottom like lead weights, and your repair will look like a dark mole on the truck's face. Instead, build your layers slowly. Apply a tiny amount, let it flash off, and repeat until the hole is filled. It takes longer, but it's the only way to keep that "professional robot" look without the professional robot price tag.