(Melon : GM : 1994)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 4808; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Melon. Another common paint color promotional name is Copper. The color formulation has been used only in 1994, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

Autocolor paint code 5PE3B is a paint with a clearcoat. Variations of this code can include 5PE3 for a solid color paint, 5PE3M for a single layer metallic, 5PE3B followed with a clearcoat, 5PE3G including a groundcoat, and the rare 5PE3T 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 5PE3B See more information on Autocolor code "5PE3B"

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Usage list of Autocolor paint code 5PE3B (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
	GM		66	Melon	metallic, 94-94, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1994	Chevrolet	Corvette	66	Copper
1994	GM		66	Melon

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA136A
Make/Year Code : 66
PPG/Ditzler : 4808
Dupont : B9421
Sherwin Williams : 48418
Glasurit : GM-136A, GM136A
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 5PE3B

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