GM paint code 13U
Quicksilver Metallic, also listed as Silver I Metallic, Silver II Metallic, White Metallic.
- Code
13U(also seen as470G)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Silver
- Code in use
- 1991–2008 across GM
- Models
- 7
- Same paint on
- Chevrolet Europe, Opel
- Screen colour
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GM models with paint code 13U
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| GM Buick Royaum | 2004–2006 ≈ | Quicksilver Metallic |
| GM Chevrolet Captiva | 2006 | Quicksilver Metallic |
| GM Epica | 2004–2006 ? | Quicksilver Metallic |
| GM Gto | 2004–2006 | Quicksilver Metallic |
| GM Optra | 2004–2006 ? | Quicksilver Metallic |
| GM Tavera | 2004–2006 ? | Quicksilver Metallic |
| GM Vibe | 2004–2006 | Quicksilver Metallic |
6 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- GM Firebird (built 1967–2002)
- GM Lemans (built 1961–1993)
- GM Metro (built 1980–1998)
- GM Prizm (built 1988–2001)
- GM Storm (built 1990–1993)
- GM Trans Sport (built 1989–1998)
Where to find code 13U on your GM
Service Parts Identification (SPID) label. A code starting with WA followed by digits (for example WA8555), or a three-character code such as GAZ; the line often starts with BC/CC and U.
Touch-up paint for Quicksilver Metallic
Ask for GM 13U and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 470G).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.