2025 Chevrolet Malibu Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

If you are looking to fix a rock chip, touch up a scratch, or completely respray a panel on your 2025 Chevrolet Malibu, getting the exact factory paint code is the crucial first step. Modern automotive paint systems are incredibly complex, and guessing the color name based on how it looks in the sun will almost always result in a mismatched repair.

Below is your complete guide to the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu paint codes, where to find your vehicle’s specific color plate, and how to execute a flawless touch-up.

Quick reference: 2025 Chevrolet Malibu Paint Codes

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu features a refined color palette ranging from classic solids to deep, reflective metallics and premium tintcoats. Always verify your specific code, as GM often uses both a short RPO code (e.g., GAZ) and a longer WA code (e.g., WA8624) for the exact same color.

Color Name	Paint Code (RPO / WA)	Type
Summit White	GAZ / WA8624	Solid
Mosaic Black Metallic	GB8 / WA8414	Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat	GNT / WA170H	Pearl / Tri-Coat
Sterling Gray Metallic	GXD / WA130H	Metallic
Lakeshore Blue Metallic	GXP / WA136H	Metallic
Mineral Gray Metallic	GWD / WA134H	Metallic

Note: If you are uncertain of your specific color, always confirm via your VIN at a local Chevrolet dealer or a specialized paint supplier.

Where to find your paint code

Historically, General Motors placed their Service Parts Identification (SPID) sticker inside the glove box or spare tire well. However, for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu, GM has modernized this process.

You can find your paint code on the Certification/Tire label located on the driver’s side B-pillar (the door jamb).

1. Open the driver's side front door.
2. Look at the lower B-pillar near the latch.
3. You will see a silver and black sticker featuring a QR code.
4. The paint code is typically located at the bottom of this sticker, often prefixed with "BC/CC" (Basecoat/Clearcoat) followed by a "U" (Upper) and the WA-format paint code (e.g., U 8624). Scanning the QR code with your smartphone will also pull up your vehicle's build data, including the paint code.

Best touch-up paint sources

Getting the right paint is just as important as finding the code. Here are the top sources for 2025 Chevy Malibu touch-up paint:

• AutomotiveTouchup: Known for precision, they custom-mix paint based on your exact GM WA-code. They offer everything from small touch-up pens and 2-ounce brush-in-bottles to aerosol cans and ready-to-spray pints for larger bodywork.
• Chevrolet Dealership (OEM Parts): Your local Chevy parts department sells official AC Delco touch-up pens. These are excellent for tiny rock chips and usually feature an abrasive prep tip, a paint pen, and a clear coat applicator all in one tube.
• Dupli-Color: A highly accessible option available at most auto parts stores (AutoZone, Advance Auto). Dupli-Color’s "Exact-Match" line is great for standard colors like Summit White and Mosaic Black, though finding exact matches for newer colors like Lakeshore Blue Metallic might take some time to hit store shelves.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Another specialized online vendor that provides high-quality, exact-match urethane paints with options for tri-coats and complex metallics.

How to use touch-up paint

For a professional-looking repair, preparation and patience are key. Follow these steps:

1. Clean: Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. Follow up with a wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol to ensure the scratch is completely free of dirt, oils, and old car wax.
2. Primer: If the scratch goes down to the bare metal or plastic, apply a light dab of automotive primer. Let it dry completely (usually 30 minutes) before proceeding.
3. Base Coat (Color): Shake your touch-up paint vigorously. Apply the color in very light, thin layers using a fine-tipped brush or a toothpick for tiny chips. Wait 15 to 20 minutes between coats until the color covers the primer entirely. Do not overfill the chip.
4. Clear Coat: The base coat will dry with a dull, matte finish. Once the base coat is fully dry (wait at least an hour), apply the clear coat. The clear coat provides the UV protection and the glossy shine that matches the rest of your Malibu.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

If your Malibu is painted in Radiant Red Tintcoat (GNT), be prepared for a slightly more involved process. Tintcoats and pearl finishes are "tri-coats," meaning they require three layers at the factory: a solid base color, a translucent pearl/tint mid-coat, and a protective clear coat.

When touching up a tri-coat:

• You will need to purchase a specific tri-coat touch-up kit containing both the ground coat and the mid-coat.
• Apply the ground coat first until the area is covered.
• Apply the translucent mid-coat very carefully. The more layers of mid-coat you apply, the darker and deeper the red will become. Test this on a piece of scrap metal or cardboard first to determine how many mid-coats you need to match your car's specific hue.
• Always finish with a high-quality clear coat.

Touching up paint requires a steady hand, but with the right code and materials, you can protect your vehicle from rust and keep it looking factory-fresh.

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