(Autumn Maple Firemist : Oldsmobile : 1982 - 1984)
This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Autumn Maple Firemist. Another common paint color promotional name is Autumn Maple. The color formulation has been used between 1982 and 1984, primarily by Oldsmobile; but also by Buick, GM and Pontiac. See the full detailed list below. Firemist was a name given to a group of metallic paints which primarily appeared on the Cadillac but also the Buick and Oldsmobile starting in 1964.

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 WA7384, which may appear on body data tags include: 7384, U7384, and L7384 (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 WA7384 See more information on GM code "WA7384"

Usage list of GM paint code WA7384 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1982	Buick	Buick	74	Autumn Maple Firemist
1982	GM		74	Autumn Maple Firemist
1982	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	74	Autumn Maple Firemist
1982	Pontiac	Firebird	74	Autumn Maple
1984	Buick	Buick	74	Autumn Maple Firemist
1984	GM		74	Autumn Maple Firemist
1984	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	74	Autumn Maple Firemist

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7384
Make/Year Code : 74
PPG/Ditzler : 3437
Dupont : B8217
RM/BASF : 12682, 12682V
Glasurit : GM-7384, GM7384
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 7137M

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