(Dark Beech Firemist : Fleetwood : 1983 - 1987)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Beech Firemist. Other common color promotional names include Beech Firemist, Dark Beech Firmest, and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1983 and 1987, primarily by Fleetwood; but also by Cadillac, GM. 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 WA7699, which may appear on body data tags include: 7699, U7699, and L7699 (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 WA7699 See more information on GM code "WA7699"

Usage list of GM paint code WA7699 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1983	Cadillac	Cadillac	94	Beech Firemist
1983	GM		94	Beech Firemist
1984	Cadillac	Cadillac	94	Dark Beech Firemist
1984	Fleetwood	Motor Home		Dark Beech Firemist	PA SW SX
1984	GM		94	Dark Beech Firemist
1985	Fleetwood	Motor Home		Dark Beech Firmest	SW
1986	Fleetwood	Motor Home		Dark Beech Firmest	SW
1987	Fleetwood	Motor Home		Brown	also Dark Beech Firemist, Southwind

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7699
Make/Year Code : 94
PPG/Ditzler : 3543 (possible alternative codes: 2-965)
Dupont : B8317, 375AK988
Spies Hecker : 93402
RM/BASF : 13140, 13171
Glasurit : GM-7699, GM7699
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 7365M

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