CarPaintCode
18U Polynesian I Metallic

GM paint code 18U

Polynesian I Metallic, also listed as Polynesian II Metallic, Rich Gold Metallic, Silver Sage Metallic.

Code
18U (also seen as 216B, 232L, 45Y, 60V, 687H, Y45, Z9J)
Finish
Metallic
Colour family
Blue
Years
1993–2009
Models
26
Screen colour
#008B84 approximate

GM models with paint code 18U

ModelYearsColour name
GM Astra1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Aurora1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Bonneville1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Buick1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Cavalier1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Corsa1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Corsa Pickup1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Corsa Sedan1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Epica1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Equinox1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM G8 Pontiac1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Le Sabre1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Metro1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Park Avenue1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Prizm1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Rendezvous1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM S101993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Sail1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Spectrum1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Storm1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Sunfire1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Tigra1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Torrent1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Tracker1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Trans Sport1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic
GM Vectra1993–1994Polynesian I Metallic

Where to find code 18U 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.

Full guide with diagram →

Touch-up paint for Polynesian I Metallic

Ask for GM 18U and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 216B, 232L, 45Y).

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.

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