2022 Chevrolet Equinox — Paint Color Codes & Touch‑Up Guide

Quick reference

Color Name	Paint Code	Type
Summit White	GAZ	Solid
Mosaic Black Metallic	GB8	Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic	GAN	Metallic
Blue Glow Metallic	GLN	Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat	G1W	Pearl (Tri‑coat)
Cherry Red Tintcoat	GSK	Pearl/Tintcoat (Tri‑coat)

Note: Additional 2022 Equinox colors such as Iron Gray Metallic and Seaglass Blue Metallic were also offered. If your vehicle is one of these or a special‑order color, confirm the exact paint/RPO code by VIN with a Chevrolet dealer or paint supplier before ordering.

Where to find your paint code

Chevrolet identifies paint by a three‑character RPO code (e.g., GAZ, GB8). On the 2022 Equinox you can usually find it in one of these places:

• Cargo area underfloor: Lift the rear cargo floor panel. Look for the Service Parts Identification (SPID) label near the spare tire/tools area. The exterior color will be listed by its RPO (e.g., GAZ) and may also show the WA number.
• Driver’s door jamb/B‑pillar: Some 2022 models have a barcode/QR label in the driver door area that, when scanned by a dealer, returns all RPOs including paint. The certification label itself typically does not spell out the color name.
• Dealer lookup: Any Chevrolet dealer can pull your build’s RPO list by VIN and give you the paint code. This is the most reliable method if labels are missing.

Tip: Paint suppliers can work from either the RPO (e.g., G1W) or the long “WA” formula number on the SPID label.

Best touch‑up paint sources

• Dupli‑Color: Widely available pen and aerosol options keyed to Chevrolet RPO/WA codes. Good for small chips and quick blends.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Offers primer, base, and clear in bottles, pens, and aerosols; can custom‑tint variants and tri‑coats like G1W and GSK.
• Tcoat custom‑mix: Jobber/custom‑mix shops can scan a fuel door or provide pro‑grade basecoat in pints/quarts plus 2K clears for better durability.
• Chevrolet dealer: OEM‑branded touch‑up pens for common colors; convenient for small nicks but limited in volume and variant selection.

How to use touch‑up paint

1. Prep and clean

• Wash, then degrease the area with isopropyl alcohol or wax‑and‑grease remover. Feather any sharp paint edges with 800–1000‑grit.
• If there’s rust, remove it to bright metal and apply a rust‑inhibiting primer.

2. Prime (as needed)

• For bare metal or deep scratches, apply thin coats of primer, allowing proper flash. Wet‑sand smooth with 1000–1500‑grit.

3. Basecoat color

• Shake/mix thoroughly. Apply very light coats, letting each flash. For pens, “dot” chips to just below surrounding paint height; for aerosols, build color evenly.

4. Clearcoat

• After base fully flashes, apply clear in 2–3 light coats to restore gloss and protection.

5. Level and polish (optional)

• After curing (24–72 hours for 1K clears; longer for 2K), lightly wet‑sand the touch‑up blob with 2000–3000‑grit and polish to blend.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri‑coats

• Identify tri‑coats: Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (G1W) and Cherry Red Tintcoat (GSK) use a groundcoat + midcoat pearl/tint + clear. Ordering the correct multi‑stage kit is essential.
• Control the groundcoat: Coverage of the white or metallic ground layer sets the final value (lightness/darkness). Keep spray‑outs consistent before moving to the midcoat.
• Build the midcoat carefully: One extra pass of the pearl/tint can shift the hue or flop. Use a test card and stop as soon as the sample visually matches.
• Blend edges: For aerosols, extend the base into the panel and melt the clear slightly beyond the repair to avoid a hard edge. On difficult matches, blend into an adjacent panel seam when possible.
• Match in daylight: Judge color in natural light as well as shop lighting to avoid metamerism.
• Consider variants: Production variances exist for metallics like GB8 and GAN. If an off‑the‑shelf match looks slightly different, ask the supplier for alternate formulas by RPO/WA.

If your Equinox appears to be Iron Gray Metallic or Seaglass Blue Metallic, confirm the exact RPO via VIN before purchasing paint—these hues have multiple formula variants.

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