(Sandstone : Chevrolet : 1974)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 5 manufacturers/makes.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sandstone. Other common color promotional names include Colonial Gold and Nugget Gold. The color formulation has been used only in 1974, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Camaro, GTO, Monte Carlo, and Nova. 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 WA4528, which may appear on body data tags include: 4528, U4528, and L4528 (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 WA4528 See more information on GM code "WA4528"

Usage list of GM paint code WA4528 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1974	Buick	Buick	55	Nugget Gold
1974	Chevrolet	Camaro	55	Sandstone
1974	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	55	Sandstone
1974	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	55	Sandstone
1974	Chevrolet	Nova	55	Sandstone
1974	GM		55	Sandstone
1974	GMC	GMC	55	Sandstone	Sprint
1974	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	55	Colonial Gold
1974	Pontiac	Firebird	55	Colonial Gold
1974	Pontiac	GTO	55	Colonial Gold
1974	Pontiac	Pontiac	55	Colonial Gold

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4528
Make/Year Code : 55
PPG/Ditzler : 2650
Dupont : 42808L, 42808, 42808A, 42808DH
Sherwin Williams : 6071
RM/BASF : 2711
Autocolor ICI Nexa : AE34

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