GMC S-Series Touch Up Paint (38 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

GMC gave us a whopping 38 colors for the S-Series, and they certainly weren't afraid to let loose with the palette. While we have the usual staples like Sable Black and White, they really went for it with "hey-look-at-me" shades like Tangier Orange and Wheatland Yellow. Whether your truck is a rugged workhorse in Woodland Green or a 90s time capsule in Light Blue Metallic, there's a lot of personality packed into those metal panels.

What to Watch For

Before you pop the cap on that paint pen, you need to find your truck's "birth certificate"-the Service Parts Identification sticker. On the S-Series, you'll almost always find this tucked away inside your glove box. Look for a code starting with "WA" or "U" (usually followed by four digits). Keep a close eye on the roof and the center of the hood. These trucks are famous for the "sunburn effect," where the clear coat starts to flake off in thin sheets, especially on the horizontal surfaces. You might also notice the paint starting to bubble or chip specifically around the door handles. It's a common GMC rite of passage, but as long as you catch it before the rust invites itself over, it's a very manageable fix.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of the many metallics like Dark Maple or Light Slate, your biggest hurdle is the "settle." Those tiny metallic flakes love to sink to the bottom of the bottle like lead weights. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds after you hear the mixing ball start to rattle to wake up those sparkles. When applying the paint, think "thin and patient." It's much better to dab on three paper-thin layers than to drop one big "glob" that takes forever to dry. If you're filling a chip where the paint has started to peel, use the edge of a credit card or a toothpick to gently flick away any loose flakes first; your new paint needs a solid foundation to stick to.