(Gulf Green : Chevrolet : 1972)
This green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Gulf Green. Other common color promotional names include Springfield Green, Seamist Green, and Pinehurst Green. The color formulation has been used only in 1972, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Camaro, Chevelle, Firebird, GTO, and Monte Carlo. See the full detailed list below.

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.

Variations of the exterior paint code WA4232, which may appear on body data tags include: 4232, U4232, and L4232 (the prefix U for upper body, or L for lower body). Location of the GM paint code plate (Service Parts Identification tag) varies depending on the year and model of the vehicle common places are on the top or near the top of the back engine compartment shroud panel just behind the steering wheel, hinge pillar of the driver's side door, trunk or rear hatch, side of door, glove compartment, or behind the driver's seat. Check for either the short year/make/model paint code or the longer manufacturing (Fisher) paint code.

Example of the color GM WA4232 See more information on GM code "WA4232"

Examples of GM code WA4232 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of GM paint code WA4232 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1972	Buick	Buick	43	Seamist Green
1972	Chevrolet	Camaro	43	Gulf Green
1972	Chevrolet	Chevelle	43	Gulf Green
1972	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	43	Gulf Green
1972	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	43	Gulf Green
1972	Chevrolet	Nova	43	Gulf Green
1972	GM		43	Seamist Green
1972	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	43	Pinehurst Green
1972	Pontiac	Firebird	43	Springfield Green
1972	Pontiac	GTO	43	Springfield Green
1972	Pontiac	Pontiac	43	Springfield Green

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4232
Make/Year Code : 43
PPG/Ditzler : 2435
Dupont : AF396, 5428A, 5428L, 5428D, 5428
Sherwin Williams : 4541
RM/BASF : 2548
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 3927M, 3927B

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