(Slate Gray : GMC : 1982 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 7 manufacturers/makes.

This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Slate Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1982 and 1990, primarily by GMC; but also by Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Company Fleet Vehicles, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: American Bell.

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).

Variations of the exterior paint code WA7382, which may appear on body data tags include: 7382, U7382, and L7382 (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 WA7382 See more information on GM code "WA7382"

Usage list of GM paint code WA7382 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1982	Buick	Buick	80	Slate Gray
1982	Cadillac	Cadillac	80	Slate Gray
1982	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	80	Slate Gray
1982	GM		80	Slate Gray
1982	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	80	Slate Gray
1982	Pontiac	Pontiac	80	Slate Gray
1984	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	80	Slate Gray	M
1984	GM		80	Slate Gray
1984	GMC	GMC	80	Slate Gray
1985	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	80	Slate Gray	medium duty
1985	GM		80	Slate Gray
1985	GMC	GMC	80	Slate Gray
1986	GMC	GMC	80	Slate Gray
1987	GMC	GMC	80	Slate Gray
1988	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	80	Slate Gray	HD MD
1988	GM		80	Slate Gray	Chevy Truck
1988	GMC	GMC	80	Slate Gray
1989	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	80	Slate Gray
1989	GM		80	Slate Gray
1989	GMC	GMC	80	Slate Gray
1990	Fleet	American Bell		Slate Gray

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7382
Make/Year Code : 80
PPG/Ditzler : 3442
Dupont : R8207, B8207
Spies Hecker : 79930
Sherwin Williams : 31993
RM/BASF : 12687
Glasurit : GM-7382, GM7382
Autocolor ICI Nexa : JD83, KF66

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