Thread: What is the paint code for the gray section of the front bumper?

I can't seem to find out the paint code for the dark gray section of the lower front bumper any where. I am going to remove, sand down and paint my front bumper and I was going to try and keep the gray section. I guess I could paint the whole bumper black but then the rear bumper would kinda be out of place. Thoughts? Or any recommendations on the gray?

You can't see the front and rear bumper at the same time..... thats probably not very helpful huh?

I had an aftermarket rear bumper on my 01 and it didn't have the grey or the lettering it was just solid blue. I never even noticed until I had to replace it and had the one I got from the junkyard side by side with it.

No, you can't see them at the same time, but...

If its anything like the gray parts on 04+ then it isn't painted, its just the color of the extruded plastic.

I know it's painted on 97-03 cars and I have no idea on the paint code. Likely not something you'll be able to find without a body shop helping you out. They paint won't be cheap either.

I'd just find a standard GM gray paint from napa or wherever in the duplicolor and paint it with that.

Most folks would probably go ahead and shoot the whole bumper black then get some good rattle can semi-gloss dark grey metallic trim paint like SEM to do the accent. Spray touch ups later are easy that way. Finding the right code is kinda a dead end by the book and computer but I know I've seen it posted here somewhere. Seriously, most painters would walk out to the car with a correct year chip chart of GM accent colors and pick whichever one looks closest.

Thank you for the replies everyone. Fordman, I opened your thread and went to open the link you provided and it comes up as being hosted by Host Gator. If you know of a different way to get to the website, let me know. Thanks in advance...

Originally Posted by FordMan77

Sorry about that. Check out this link:

http://www.paintscratch.com/touch_up...r)-WA6246.html

Awesome my friend... Thank you...

Get some Mother's Back to Black and use it. It works wonders.

I was trying to find a pic of my pieces after the BtB but must not have taken any.

Originally Posted by steelholder

Is there anyway to properly sand down that plastic part on an 07 gp? I'm not sure mine has paint or not, it is beat up by the sun, was thinking of sanding and adding a uv resistant clear coat.

If you are talking about the trim, look into solution finish.

Originally Posted by steelholder

Is there anyway to properly sand down that plastic part on an 07 gp? I'm not sure mine has paint or not, it is beat up by the sun, was thinking of sanding and adding a uv resistant clear coat.

you wet sand with 2000-2500 grit paper to scuff the old paint, then use prep spray /wax and de greaser to get it clean.

mask off and paint it up, then clear coat it. you can leave it as is, or wet sand the clear coat and compound it to a nice shine.

Originally Posted by stealthee

Get some Mother's Back to Black and use it. It works wonders.
How long does it last?
I was trying to find a pic of my pieces after the BtB but must not have taken any.

How long does it last. Does it work on the interior trim that's been dulled?

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

you wet sand with 2000-2500 grit paper to scuff the old paint, then use prep spray /wax and de greaser to get it clean.

mask off and paint it up, then clear coat it. you can leave it as is, or wet sand the clear coat and compound it to a nice shine.

Is there a more common paint/color that can be used? Besides the one on link

duplicolor is sold at parts stores, the cap is pretty much the color you'll have when its dry. they have gm color names on the cans. find a few silver to greys and ask to see if they match up up close, most stores will let you run out side real quick and check.

ive used it on both my bumpers. full repaints. mine was rather easy tho, its black. i used gm metallic black.

WA6246 is the actual paint code.

Originally Posted by steelholder

How long does it last. Does it work on the interior trim that's been dulled?

Mothers Back to Black will last about a month tops before it needs to be reapplied. That is with cleaning the trim with either an all purpose cleaner or Mother Back to Black Trim Cleaner. It's meant for exterior plastic trim. This is pretty much the longevity of most trim products available over the counter.

Are you looking for interior products that are available over the counter?