GM paint code 162E
California Gold Metallic.
- Code
162E(also seen as58U,Z1H)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Orange
- Code in use
- 1998–2001 across GM
- Models
- 2
- Screen colour
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GM models with paint code 162E
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 Metro | 1998 | California Gold Metallic |
| GM Tracker | 1998–2001 ? | California Gold Metallic |
Where to find code 162E 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 California Gold Metallic
Ask for GM 162E and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 58U, Z1H).
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.