GM paint code 173A
Light Adriatic Metallic.
- Code
173A- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Silver
- Code in use
- 1994–1997 across GM
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
#7E909Capproximate
GM models with paint code 173A
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 Aurora | 1994–1997 | Light Adriatic Metallic |
| GM Buick | 1994–1997 | Light Adriatic Metallic |
| GM Century | 1994–1997 ? | Light Adriatic Metallic |
| GM Chevrolet | 1994–1997 ? | Light Adriatic Metallic |
| GM Oldsmobile | 1994–1997 ? | Light Adriatic Metallic |
Where to find code 173A 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 Light Adriatic Metallic
Ask for GM 173A and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
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.