(Dark Green Blue : GM : 1992 - 1993)
This green blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Green Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Spruce. The color formulation has been used between 1992 and 1993, primarily by GM; but also by GMC, Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

Autocolor paint code 1AF5B is a paint with a clearcoat. Variations of this code can include 1AF5 for a solid color paint, 1AF5M for a single layer metallic, 1AF5B followed with a clearcoat, 1AF5G including a groundcoat, and the rare 1AF5T for a 3-coat process. Multiple codes with different single-character suffixes indicate the use of multiple processes/finishes. Note: we have found some reuse of a few 4 character Autocolor codes as well as the 4-character base code not matching the base color of the B, M, G, T suffix code. Where possible, we have specifically identified these code conflicts.

Autocolor has been providing paint since 1883, and was part of the Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) in Britain. PPG bought them out in 1999, and changed their name to Nexa Autocolor in 2002. Base Autocolor codes are 4 alfa-numeric characters optionally followed by a suffix letter indicating the finish. Suffix options are none for solid colors, M for single layer metallic, B for basecoat followed by a clearcoat, T for a 3-coat pearl-effect, and G for a groundcoat. Extra paint group codes include T01, T02, T03... for tinted clearcoats; SG01, SG02, SG03 for grey undercoat; M01, M02, M03 for matted clearcoat, and U01, U02, U03 for stripe paints. Multiple groups can exist for a paint use.

Example of the color Autocolor 1AF5B See more information on Autocolor code "1AF5B"

Usage list of Autocolor paint code 1AF5B (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1992	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	54	Dark Green Blue
1992	GM		54	Dark Green Blue
1992	GM	Fleet	WA9831	Dark Green Blue	North America
1992	GMC	GMC	54	Dark Green Blue	metallic, Full Size Van
1993	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	54	Spruce	G van
1993	GM		54	Spruce
1993	GMC	GMC	54	Spruce	metallic, Full Size Van

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA9831
Make/Year Code : WA9831, 54
PPG/Ditzler : 4500
Spies Hecker : 99758
Glasurit : GM-9831, GM9831
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 1AF5B, 1AF5M

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