GMC Acadia Touch Up Paint (147 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

GMC didn't just paint the Acadia; they gave it a personality crisis-in a good way. With 147 recorded colors, they really went for it. You'll find the expected "50 shades of grey" like Iridium Gray Metallic and Satin Steel, but someone in the naming department clearly had a lot of fun. We're talking about Old Blue Eyes Metallic, Edible Berries Metallic, and the oddly self-aware Black Meet Kettle Pearl. Whether you're driving a Cherry Bomb or a White Frost Tricoat, there is a lot of metallic "flop" and pearl logic happening in these finishes.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "Service Parts Identification" sticker. Forget the door jamb; GMC likes to hide the goods. Pop open your glove box and look for a silver or white sticker on the inside wall. You're looking for a code that starts with "WA" or "U," often listed next to "BC/CC" (which just stands for Basecoat/Clearcoat).

As for the paint itself, keep a close eye on the rear bumper and the tight gaps where the headlights meet the body panels. Acadias are known for having slightly sensitive clear coats in these high-friction areas, where the paint can occasionally decide it wants to flake away from the plastic. If you see a small chip there, grab your touch-up pen immediately before it decides to invite its friends.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Acadia colors-like White Diamond or Abalone White-are high-end pearls or "Tricoats," they require a little more rhythm. These paints have heavy flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. **Shake your touch-up pen for a full 60 seconds** (time it!) to wake up those sparkles. When applying, remember: patience is your best friend. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big, heavy blob, dab on a paper-thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and come back for a second pass. This builds the color depth naturally so your repair doesn't look like a "wart" on the side of your SUV.