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505Q Crystal Claret Red Metallic

GM paint code 505Q

Crystal Claret Red Metallic.

Code
505Q (also seen as 89, 928O, GBE)
Finish
Pearl
Colour family
Red
Code in use
2006–2013 across GM
Models
36
Screen colour
#5C030E approximate

GM models with paint code 505Q

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.

ModelYearsColour name
GM Acadia2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Ats2012–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Brx2006–2013 ?Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Buick Excelle2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Cadillac2006–2013 ?Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Captiva2006–2013 ?Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Chevrolet Cruze2008–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Cobalt2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Corvette2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Cruze2008–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Cts2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Cts-V2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Dts2006–2011Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Elr2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Enclave2007–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Equinox2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Escalade2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM G5 Pontiac2006–2013 ?Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Hhr2006–2011Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Impala2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Lacrosse2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Lucerne2006–2011Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Malibu2006–2013 ?Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Regal2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Sonic2006–2013 ?Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Srx2006–2013 ?Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Sts2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Suburban2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Tahoe2006–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Terrain2006–2013 ?Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Traverse2008–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Volt2010–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Vue2006–2013 ?Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Xlr2006–2009Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Xts2012–2013Crystal Claret Red Metallic
GM Yukon2006–2013 ?Crystal Claret Red Metallic
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years

Where to find code 505Q 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 Crystal Claret Red Metallic

Ask for GM 505Q and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 89, 928O, GBE).

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.

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