(Claret : Oldsmobile : 1980)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Claret. The color formulation has been used only in 1980, primarily by Oldsmobile; but also by Buick, Chevrolet, GM, and Pontiac. See the full detailed list below.

Dupont codes starting with a letter and ending in a 4 digit number were assigned to most new and existing paints staring in 1980 to the present. Sometimes these codes had an additional letter added to the end to differentiate finish or location. These codes are a good way to track page usage between models and years.

Example of the color Dupont B8009 See more information on Dupont code "B8009"

Usage list of Dupont paint code B8009 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1980	Buick	Buick	75	Claret
1980	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	75	Claret
1980	GM		75	Claret
1980	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	75	Claret
1980	Pontiac	Pontiac	75	Claret

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7111
Make/Year Code : 75
PPG/Ditzler : 3220
Dupont : B8009
Spies Hecker : 93361
Sherwin Williams : 30513
RM/BASF : 11416
Glasurit : GM-7111, GM7111
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 6622M

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