Sterling Gray, Argent Silver, Sharkskin all GXD paint code?

Geebs · 04-24-2022, 11:47 PM

I'm fully aware that this might be a dumb question but I've never owned a GM product before and I'm in line to put an order for a ZL1 at my dealership. I had my mind made up for Satin Steel, only to be told that they have to switch my order to a 2023 and that Sharkskin will be replacing it (GXD paint code).

In my attempt to see if other GM vehicles had this colour as a reference, I've noticed that other colours also seen to have this same paint code according to articles from GM Authority for example:

This Traverse article listing Sterling Gray as GXD

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/03...-paint-colors/

This XT4 article listing Argent Silver as GXD

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/04...-paint-colors/

And the Camaro article listing Sharkskin as GXD

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/04...etallic-paint/

Is this a GM thing where different paints have the same code or are these all the same colour with different names?

Thanks in advance.

arpad_m · 04-25-2022, 08:13 AM

to the forums, Geebs. Yep, GM plays a naming game with their colors ("black meet kettle", "pull me over red", "caught red handed", "blue me away", "son of a gun gray" etc.).

Pay attention to the 3-letter paint code (Gxx) as well as the 6-letter one (WAxxxx), if they match, you should be good, the colors are the same; those fancy nicknames are for your entertainment

Geebs · 04-25-2022, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

to the forums, Geebs. Yep, GM plays a naming game with their colors ("black meet kettle", "pull me over red", "caught red handed", "blue me away", "son of a gun gray" etc.).

Pay attention to the 3-letter paint code (Gxx) as well as the 6-letter one (WAxxxx), if they match, you should be good, the colors are the same; those fancy nicknames are for your entertainment

Got it, thank you! I've never seen this before with my prior cars where the same paint code would have different names like this.

FarmerFran · 04-25-2022, 09:55 AM

FCA/Stellantis does the same thing.

FlukeSS · 04-25-2022, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

to the forums, Geebs. Yep, GM plays a naming game with their colors ("black meet kettle", "pull me over red", "caught red handed", "blue me away", "son of a gun gray" etc.).

Pay attention to the 3-letter paint code (Gxx) as well as the 6-letter one (WAxxxx), if they match, you should be good, the colors are the same; those fancy nicknames are for your entertainment

lol "blue me away" that one made me laugh

So I guess mine is Son of a Grayishofsometypemaybeperhaps?

lt4camaro · 04-25-2022, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geebs

I'm fully aware that this might be a dumb question but I've never owned a GM product before and I'm in line to put an order for a ZL1 at my dealership. I had my mind made up for Satin Steel, only to be told that they have to switch my order to a 2023 and that Sharkskin will be replacing it (GXD paint code).

In my attempt to see if other GM vehicles had this colour as a reference, I've noticed that other colours also seen to have this same paint code according to articles from GM Authority for example:

This Traverse article listing Sterling Gray as GXD

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/03...-paint-colors/

This XT4 article listing Argent Silver as GXD

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/04...-paint-colors/

And the Camaro article listing Sharkskin as GXD

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/04...etallic-paint/

Is this a GM thing where different paints have the same code or are these all the same colour with different names?

Thanks in advance.

Been that way for at least the past 60 years.

flobb · 04-25-2022, 04:56 PM

As I also learned from the forum member who first posted the new paint codes, the other new color Radiant Red Tintcoat (GNT) was previously used by GM Australia/Holden as a completely different color.

Jongekj1 · 05-10-2022, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geebs

I'm fully aware that this might be a dumb question but I've never owned a GM product before and I'm in line to put an order for a ZL1 at my dealership. I had my mind made up for Satin Steel, only to be told that they have to switch my order to a 2023 and that Sharkskin will be replacing it (GXD paint code).

In my attempt to see if other GM vehicles had this colour as a reference, I've noticed that other colours also seen to have this same paint code according to articles from GM Authority for example:

This Traverse article listing Sterling Gray as GXD

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/03...-paint-colors/

This XT4 article listing Argent Silver as GXD

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/04...-paint-colors/

And the Camaro article listing Sharkskin as GXD

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/04...etallic-paint/

Is this a GM thing where different paints have the same code or are these all the same colour with different names?

Thanks in advance.

Also in the same boat as you... went to my local dealer to order a MY 22 and tried changing their current ZL1 order to satin steel(my first choice). Turns out it was too far in the build process to change and then find out satin steel is out for MY 23. Waiting to see what this sharkskin grey looks like... don't think I'll like it as much as satin steel

04-24-2022, 11:47 PM	#1
Geebs Drives: BMW M340i & Model 3 Performance Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: British Columbia Posts: 20	Sterling Gray, Argent Silver, Sharkskin all GXD paint code? I'm fully aware that this might be a dumb question but I've never owned a GM product before and I'm in line to put an order for a ZL1 at my dealership. I had my mind made up for Satin Steel, only to be told that they have to switch my order to a 2023 and that Sharkskin will be replacing it (GXD paint code). In my attempt to see if other GM vehicles had this colour as a reference, I've noticed that other colours also seen to have this same paint code according to articles from GM Authority for example: This Traverse article listing Sterling Gray as GXD https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/03...-paint-colors/ This XT4 article listing Argent Silver as GXD https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/04...-paint-colors/ And the Camaro article listing Sharkskin as GXD https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/04...etallic-paint/ Is this a GM thing where different paints have the same code or are these all the same colour with different names? Thanks in advance.

04-25-2022, 08:13 AM	#2
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,601 View My Garage	to the forums, Geebs. Yep, GM plays a naming game with their colors ("black meet kettle", "pull me over red", "caught red handed", "blue me away", "son of a gun gray" etc.). Pay attention to the 3-letter paint code (Gxx) as well as the 6-letter one (WAxxxx), if they match, you should be good, the colors are the same; those fancy nicknames are for your entertainment __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

04-25-2022, 09:55 AM	#4
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	FCA/Stellantis does the same thing. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

04-25-2022, 04:56 PM	#7
flobb Drives: 2022 2SS A10 Coupe. Black + Redline Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: MO Posts: 152	As I also learned from the forum member who first posted the new paint codes, the other new color Radiant Red Tintcoat (GNT) was previously used by GM Australia/Holden as a completely different color.

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