30U Reddish Blue Metallic

GM paint code `30U`

Reddish Blue Metallic.

Code: 30U (also seen as 9596)
Finish: Metallic
Colour family: Blue
Code in use: 1989–1990 across GM
Models: 3
Screen colour: #325E88 approximate

GM models with paint code 30U

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 Epica	1989–1990 ?	Reddish Blue Metallic
GM Optra	1989–1990 ?	Reddish Blue Metallic
GM Srx	1989–1990 ?	Reddish Blue Metallic

6 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years

GM Ats (built 2012–2019)
GM Cts (built 2002–2019)
GM Cts-V (built 2002–2019)
GM Platinum Sts (built 2004–2013)
GM Sts (built 2004–2013)
GM Sts-V (built 2004–2013)

Where to find code 30U 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.

Full guide with diagram →

Touch-up paint for Reddish Blue Metallic

Ask for GM 30U and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 9596).

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.

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