(Dark Red : GM : 1977)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 72259; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1977 paint by GM with a promotional name of Dark Red. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Red. Another common paint color promotional name is Red. The color formulation has been used only in 1977, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet. 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 W0A4989. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

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Usage list 1977 GM Dark Red paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1977	Chevrolet	Corvette		Dark Red	flat, interior, upper instrument panel only
1977	GM			Dark Red	flat, interior, Corvette

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : W0A4989
PPG/Ditzler : 72259
Dupont : 44268LH, 44268, 864-56903

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