(Glade Green : GM : 1957 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 33 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG codes 42283 or 42483. The most popular is 42283; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Glade Green. Other common color promotional names include Green and Reef Green. The color formulation has been used between 1957 and 1990, primarily by Chevy Truck which eventually became GM; but also by Chevrolet, Chrysler, Company Fleet Vehicles, and GMC. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Chrysler Special Order / Fleet, Chevrolet Special Order / Fleet, and GMC Special Order / Fleet. See the full detailed list below.

The four Companies/Organizations with Fleet Vehicles using this color are: Glass Specialty Systems Inc, Atlas Van Lines, Mary McIntosh Services, and Alabama Power 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 WE5689, which may appear on body data tags include: 5689, U5689, and L5689 (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 WE5689 See more information on GM code "WE5689"

Usage list of GM paint code WE5689 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1957	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	705	Glade Green
1957	GM		705	Glade Green
1958	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	705	Glade Green
1958	GM		705	Glade Green
1959	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	705	Glade Green
1959	GM		3	Reef Green
1959	GM		705	Glade Green
1959	GMC	GMC	3	Reef Green
1961	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	705	Glade Green
1961	GM		705	Glade Green
1964	Fleet	Atlas Van Lines		Green	|Martin Senour Alphabetical Fleet Listing No. 1, 1964|
1964	Fleet	Mary McIntosh Services		Green	Reading CA, |Martin Senour Alphabetical Fleet Listing No. 1, 1964|
1972	Chevrolet	Fleet	WE5689	Green	|Ditzler PPG Form7257|
1972	GMC	Fleet	WE5689	Green	|GMC Truck Fleet Special Colors|
1983	Chrysler	Fleet	DT7230	Green	|Dodge Truck Ditzler Offset List, Form 8302|
1990	Fleet	Alabama Power Company		Green	GM color
1990	Fleet	Glass Specialty Systems Inc		Green

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WE5689
Chrysler/Dodge : DT7230
Make/Year Code : DT7230, 705
PPG/Ditzler : 42283
Dupont : 93-75168
Sherwin Williams : 9308

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