(Tampico Tan : Cadillac : 1959 - 1960)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 21748; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Tampico Tan. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1959 and 1960, primarily by Cadillac. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and interior color. Many interior paints where semi-gloss or flat versions of exterior colors. Lower gloss finishes could be created by adding a half ounce of Flattening Compound to a pint of the unreduced color. An unpolished version of the paint generally produced a semi-gloss finish for repair.

GM paint manufacturing codes come in two forms, the short 1 to 3 digit model/year code which changes frequently; and beginning in the 1960's a longer 4 digit code which starts with the letters "WA" or "WE". Sometimes called "Fisher Paint codes"; codes beginning with WA are production paints, WE are commercial or special order paints with codes typically starting with '5' (i.e. WE5xxx). Early use of Fisher Paint codes included extra digits between the "W" and "A" to indicate the type and sometimes location of the paint. For example: WOA or W0A for a flat or suede trim paint (typically interior dash), W5A for low gloss (interior), W25A for semi gloss trim colors (typically interior), and W30A for standard gloss colors.

Example of the color GM WA2600 See more information on GM code "WA2600"

Usage list of GM paint code WA2600 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1959	Cadillac	Cadillac		Tampico Tan	interior, non-metallic version of PPG 21723
1960	Cadillac	Cadillac		Tampico Tan	interior, non-metallic & browner version of PPG 21723

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA2600
PPG/Ditzler : 21748

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