(Light Quartz Firemist : GM : 1986)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3907; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Quartz Firemist. Another common paint color promotional name is Gray. The color formulation has been used only in 1986, primarily by GM; but also by Cadillac. 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.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23248 in 1986, is 97. 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: 97. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA8760. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1986 Cadillac Light Quartz Firemist See more information on "1986 Cadillac Light Quartz Firemist"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 97
or See all paints named "Light Quartz Firemist" or "Light" or "Quartz" or "Firemist"

Usage list 1986 Cadillac Light Quartz Firemist paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		97	Light Quartz Firemist	metallic, 85-86, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1986	Cadillac	Cadillac	97	Light Quartz Firemist	base & clear coat
1986	GM		97	Light Quartz Firemist	base & clear coat

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA8760
Make/Year Code : 97
PPG/Ditzler : 3907
Dupont : B8613
Sherwin Williams : 35325
RM/BASF : 16025
Glasurit : GM-8760, GM8760
Autocolor ICI Nexa : A485B

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