18J
Crystal Silver Metallic
GM paint code 18J
Crystal Silver Metallic.
- Code
18J(also seen as8905)- Finish
- Pearl
- Colour family
- Silver
- Code in use
- 1984–2003 across GM
- Models
- 3
- Same paint on
- Suzuki
- Screen colour
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GM models with paint code 18J
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 Metro | 1984–1998 | Crystal Silver Metallic |
| GM Sprint | 1984–2003 ? | Crystal Silver Metallic |
| GM Trans Sport | 1989–1998 | Crystal Silver Metallic |
Where to find code 18J 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 Crystal Silver Metallic
Ask for GM 18J and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 8905).
This is a pearl finish, often built as base, translucent mid-coat and clear. Make a test card first to get the number of mid-coats right.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.