GM paint code 7197
Charcoal I Metallic, also listed as Charcoal II Metallic.
- Code
7197- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 1980–1999 across GM
- Models
- 7
- Screen colour
#474A4Aapproximate
GM models with paint code 7197
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 Bonneville | 1980–1999 | Charcoal I Metallic |
| GM Buick | 1980–1999 | Charcoal I Metallic |
| GM Cadillac | 1980–1999 ? | Charcoal I Metallic |
| GM Chevrolet | 1980–1999 ? | Charcoal I Metallic |
| GM Grand Am | 1980–1999 | Charcoal I Metallic |
| GM Oldsmobile | 1980–1999 ? | Charcoal I Metallic |
| GM Pontiac | 1980–1999 ? | Charcoal I Metallic |
Where to find code 7197 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 Charcoal I Metallic
Ask for GM 7197 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
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.