(Black Emerald : GM : 1986 - 1987)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3888; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1987 paint by GM with a promotional name of Black Emerald. This black automotive paint color is most commonly known as Black Emerald. Another common paint color promotional name is Black. The color formulation has been used between 1986 and 1987, primarily by GM; but also by Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23730 in 1987, is 48. 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: 48. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA8747. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1987 GM Black Emerald See more information on "1987 GM Black Emerald"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 48
or See all paints named "Black Emerald" or "Emerald"
See other Black 1987 Buick paint shades
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Usage list 1987 GM Black Emerald paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Black	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		48	Black Emerald	pearl, 85-87, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1986	Cadillac	Cadillac	48	Black Emerald	metallic color, base and clearcoat
1986	GM		48	Black Emerald	metallic color, base and clearcoat
1987	Buick	Buick	48	Black Emerald	clearcoat
1987	Cadillac	Cadillac	48	Black Emerald	clearcoat
1987	GM		48	Black Emerald	clearcoat
1987	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	48	Black Emerald	clearcoat
1987	Pontiac	Pontiac	48	Black Emerald	clearcoat

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA8747
Make/Year Code : 48
PPG/Ditzler : 3888
Dupont : B8608
Sherwin Williams : 35315
RM/BASF : 16006
Glasurit : GM-8747, GM8747
Autocolor ICI Nexa : PE80B

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