(Firethorn : GM : 1975 - 1996)At
PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 21 years of use, across 8 manufacturers/makes, and with 6 unique promotional names.
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code
2811; therefore, the results below are from that code.
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Firethorn. Other common color promotional names include Boston Red, Firethom Red, Firethorn Red, Light Persimmon, and Red. The color formulation has been used between 1975 and 1996, primarily by GM; but also by Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Freightliner, GMC, Kenworth, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Camaro, Firebird, Kenworth Truck, and Nova. See the full detailed list below.
The short make/year code for this paint on a 18171 in 1976, is 36. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here:
36. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is
WA4748. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.
Example of 1976 Chevrolet Firethorn
See more information on "1976 Chevrolet Firethorn" or see paints with short model/year code of :
36 or
See all paints named "Firethorn"Examples of paint code 1976 Chevrolet Firethorn (click on image for larger/detailed view)
Usage list 1976 Chevrolet Firethorn paint
(more information)
year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
| | | | Red | |PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990| |
| GM | | 36 | Boston Red | metallic, 75-76, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999| |
| GM | | 36 | Firethom Red | metallic, 75-76, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999| |
| GM | | 36 | Boston Red | metallic, 75-76, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999| |
| GM | | 36 | Firethorn Red | metallic, 75-76, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999| |
1975 | Cadillac | Cadillac | 36 | Firethorn | |
1976 | Buick | Buick | 36,V | Boston Red | |
1976 | Cadillac | Cadillac | 36 | Firethorn | |
1976 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 36 | Firethorn | |
1976 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet | 36 | Firethorn | |
1976 | Chevrolet | Nova | 36 | Firethorn | |
1976 | GM | | 36 | Firethorn | |
1976 | GMC | GMC | 36 | Firethorn | Sprint |
1976 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile | 36 | Red | |
1976 | Pontiac | Firebird | 36 | Firethorn Red | |
1976 | Pontiac | Pontiac | 36 | Firethorn | |
1976 | Pontiac | Pontiac | 36 | Firethorn Red | |
1977 | Buick | Buick | 36 | Firethorn | |
1977 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 36 | Firethorn | |
1977 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet | 36 | Firethorn | |
1977 | Chevrolet | Nova | 36 | Firethorn | |
1977 | GM | | 36 | Firethorn | |
1977 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile | 36 | Firethorn | |
1977 | Pontiac | Firebird | 36 | Firethorn Red | |
1977 | Pontiac | Pontiac | 36 | Firethorn Red | |
1996 | | | | Light Persimmon | |2003 Autocolor Commercial Transport Color Register| |
1996 | | | | Light Persimmon | |2003 Autocolor Commercial Transport Color Register| |
1996 | Freightliner | Truck | N0405 | Light Persimmon | |
1996 | Freightliner | Truck | N0405 | Light Persimmon | |
1996 | Kenworth | Truck | L0405 | Light Persimmon | |
1996 | Kenworth | Truck | L0405 | Light Persimmon | |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) :
WA4748
Make/Year Code : 36, L0405, V, N0405
PPG/Ditzler :
2811
Dupont :
43953LM,
N405,
43953,
43953DM,
43953AW,
44466
Spies Hecker :
93323
Sherwin Williams : 3653, 31262
RM/BASF :
79874
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 5291M, JWJ7B, HJA9M, 9891B
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