(Dark Burgundy : Cadillac : 1977)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 50994; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1977 paint by GM with a promotional name of Dark Claret. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Burgundy. Other common color promotional names include Maroon and Dark Claret. The color formulation has been used only in 1977, primarily by Cadillac; but also by GM. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and interior color. Many interior paints where semi-gloss or flat versions of exterior colors. Lower gloss finishes could be created by adding a half ounce of Flattening Compound to a pint of the unreduced color. An unpolished version of the paint generally produced a semi-gloss finish for repair.

The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is W25A4887. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1977 GM Dark Claret See more information on "1977 GM Dark Claret"
or See all paints named "Dark Claret" or "Dark" or "Claret"

Usage list 1977 GM Dark Claret paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Maroon	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|, also ppg 2-479
1977	Cadillac	Cadillac		Dark Burgundy	semi-gloss, interior
1977	GM			Dark Claret	semi-gloss, interior, Cadillac

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : W25A4887
PPG/Ditzler : 50994 (possible alternative codes: 2-479)
Dupont : 44265LM, 44265
RM/BASF : 8763

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