GM paint code 218M
Laser Blue Metallic.
- Code
218M(also seen as21U,G7Z)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 2005–2017 across GM
- Models
- 16
- Screen colour
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GM models with paint code 218M
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 Avalanche | 2005–2017 ? | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Canyon | 2005–2017 ? | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Cobalt | 2005–2017 | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Colorado | 2005–2017 ? | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Escalade | 2005–2017 | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM G5 Pontiac | 2005–2017 ? | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Impala | 2005–2017 | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Malibu | 2005–2017 ? | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Monte Carlo | 2005–2007 | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Pursuit | 2005–2017 ? | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Silverado | 2005–2017 | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Suburban | 2005–2017 | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Tahoe | 2005–2017 | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Terrain | 2005–2017 ? | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Vue | 2005–2017 ? | Laser Blue Metallic |
| GM Yukon | 2005–2017 ? | Laser Blue Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- GM Sierra (built 1982–1993)
Where to find code 218M 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 Laser Blue Metallic
Ask for GM 218M and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 21U, G7Z).
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.