(Black : Chevrolet : 1983 - 1990)
This black automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Black'. Another common paint color promotional name is Medium Gloss Black. The color formulation has been used between 1983 and 1990, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GM, AMC and Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and trim color.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: New England Gas and Electric Assoc.

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 B8260 See more information on Dupont code "B8260"

Usage list of Dupont paint code B8260 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1983	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	09	Black	low gloss
1983	GM		09	Black	low gloss
1984	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	09	Black	low gloss, S (S Series)
1984	GM		09	Black	low gloss
1985	AMC		OT	Medium Gloss Black	accent color, alliance encore eagle jeep
1985	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	09	Black	low gloss, S-series
1985	GM		09	Black	low gloss
1986	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	09	Black	low gloss, S-series
1990	Fleet	New England Gas and Electric Assoc		Black

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA30EM5118, WA5118
Make/Year Code : 19, 09
PPG/Ditzler : 9475
Dupont : 924AK416, 99S, B8260
Sherwin Williams : 57727
RM/BASF : 12864
Glasurit : GM-5118, GM5118

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