(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, Freightliner Truck, and Kenworth Truck. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 18202 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 Firebird Firethorn Red See more information on "1976 Firebird Firethorn Red"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 36
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Examples of paint code 1976 Firebird Firethorn Red (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1976 Firebird Firethorn Red 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 : L0405, 36, N0405, V
PPG/Ditzler : 2811
Dupont : 44466, N405, 43953DM, 43953, 43953AW, 43953LM
Spies Hecker : 93323
Sherwin Williams : 3653, 31262
RM/BASF : 79874
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 5291M, 9891B, JWJ7B, HJA9M

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