(Dark Brown : Chevrolet : 1979 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 11 years of use, and across 6 manufacturers/makes.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Brown. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1979 and 1990, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, Cadillac, Company Fleet Vehicles, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Nova and Camaro. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company.

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 WA8031, which may appear on body data tags include: 8031, U8031, and L8031 (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 WA8031 See more information on GM code "WA8031"

Usage list of GM paint code WA8031 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1979	Buick	Buick	69	Dark Brown
1979	Cadillac	Cadillac	69	Dark Brown
1979	Chevrolet	Camaro	69	Dark Brown
1979	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	69	Dark Brown
1979	Chevrolet	Nova	69	Dark Brown
1979	GM		69	Dark Brown
1979	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	69	Dark Brown
1979	Pontiac	Firebird	69	Dark Brown
1979	Pontiac	Pontiac	69	Dark Brown
1990	Fleet	Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company		Brown	Erlanger

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA8031
Make/Year Code : 69
PPG/Ditzler : 3126
Dupont : 45805LH, 45805AM, 45805, 45805DH
Spies Hecker : 93412
Sherwin Williams : 6075
RM/BASF : 9813
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 5854M

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