GM paint code 8798
Gray Metallic, also listed as Gray-Met. Mat Ac.
- Code
8798(also seen as90,WA8798)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 1986–2009 across GM
- Models
- 18
- Screen colour
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GM models with paint code 8798
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 Astro | 1986–2005 | Gray Metallic |
| GM Blazer | 1986–2009 ? | Gray Metallic |
| GM Bravada | 1990–2004 | Gray Metallic |
| GM C/k Pickup | 1986–2009 ? | Gray Metallic |
| GM Chevrolet | 1986–2009 ? | Gray Metallic |
| GM Envoy | 1997–2008 | Gray Metallic |
| GM G6 Pontiac | 2004–2009 | Gray Metallic |
| GM Heavy Duty Truck | 1986–2009 ? | Gray Metallic |
| GM Jimmy | 1986–2009 ? | Gray Metallic |
| GM Medium Duty Truck | 1986–2009 ? | Gray Metallic |
| GM Rally | 1986–2009 ? | Gray Metallic |
| GM S10 | 1986–2009 ? | Gray Metallic |
| GM Safari | 1998–2009 | Gray Metallic |
| GM Sierra | 1986–1993 | Gray Metallic |
| GM Silverado | 1998–2009 | Gray Metallic |
| GM Sonoma | 1986–2009 ? | Gray Metallic |
| GM Suburban | 1986–2009 | Gray Metallic |
| GM Vandura | 1986–2009 ? | Gray Metallic |
Where to find code 8798 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 Gray Metallic
Ask for GM 8798 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 90, WA8798).
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.