GMC Jimmy Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
GMC really went for it with the Jimmy, recording a massive 61 colors over its lifespan. They covered the entire spectrum from the wildly popular Pewter Metallic and Indigo Metallic to the more adventurous "let's see if this works" shades like Aubergine Metallic and Emerald Green Metallic. Whether yours is a classic White workhorse or a Dark Cherry Metallic weekend warrior, you aren't just driving a truck-you're driving a rolling gallery of late-90s ambition.
What to Watch For
Before you pop that touch-up cap, we need to talk about the "GM Peel." If you notice your clear coat starting to flake off the hood or roof like a bad sunburn, don't panic-it's a classic Jimmy trait from the era of early water-based paints. To find your exact match, skip the door jamb and go straight to the glove box. Look for a white or silver "Service Parts Identification" sticker. You're looking for a code at the bottom starting with "U" (for Upper body) or "WA" followed by four digits. If your Jimmy has that stylish two-tone look, you might also see an "L" code for the lower trim or bumpers.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many Jimmy colors are heavy on the metallics (I'm looking at you, Space Blue and Light Autumnwood), your biggest secret weapon is the shake. Shake that touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-even when you think you're done, give it thirty more seconds. Those tiny metallic flakes like to nap at the bottom of the bottle, and if you don't wake them up, your repair will look like a flat smudge instead of a sparkly match. When applying, think "thin layers." Dab a tiny bit of paint into the chip, let it dry for fifteen minutes, and repeat until it's level with the rest of the truck. Patience beats a "big blob" every single time.