In 1984, GM released what would become one of the most popular paint colors of all time. The color? GM WA8624 Olympic White, sometimes also known as Summit White. Since it’s release, it has been available on numerous GM, Chevrolet, and Fleet vehicles. Popular models include the Silverado, Blazer, Suburban, Tahoe, S10, Jimmy, Sonoma, Yukon, and even the Cadillac Escalade.
But how much GM WA8624 Olympic White will you need to complete your current project? All paint sold by Auto Paint HQ mixes 50/50. Meaning, if you buy a gallon kit, when mixed with reducer, you will be left with 2 gallons of sprayable paint. Here are the quantities we recommend you buy:
Cars:
A full size car without painting the jams needs 1 gallon kit. A two door car with jams needs 1 gallon kit.
A four door car with jams needs 1 gallon kit and 1 quart kit.
A complete custom paint job on a car that includes under hood, inner fenders, trunk lid, and door jams needs 2 gallon kits.
Trucks:
Regular pick up trucks without the inside of the bed needs 1 gallon kit. Regular pick up trucks including the inside of the bed needs 2 gallon kits.
Extended cab pick up truck including the inside of the bed needs 2 gallon kits.
Motorcycles:
A traditional size motorcycle with 2 fenders and a tank needs 1 quart kit.
A larger motorcycle with a dresser or bagger needs 2 quart kits.
Whether your vehicle was originally GM WA8624 Olympic White or you just love the crisp look of this classic paint color, GM WA8624 Olympic White is a perfect choice for a clean white paint job.