(Dark Red : GM : 1987)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3992; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1987 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 Purple. The color formulation has been used only in 1987, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet, Pontiac and Oldsmobile. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23690 in 1987, is 79. 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: 79. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA9311. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

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Usage list 1987 GM Dark Red paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red Purple	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		79	Dark Red	pearl, autocolor SG06 gray undercoat, 85-89, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1987	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	79	Dark Red	Oshawa, clearcoat
1987	GM		79	Dark Red	Oshawa, clearcoat
1987	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	79	Dark Red	Oshawa, clearcoat
1987	Pontiac	Pontiac	79	Dark Red	Oshawa, clearcoat

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA9311, WA8529
Make/Year Code : 79
PPG/Ditzler : 3992
Sherwin Williams : 36656
Glasurit : GM-9311, GM9311
Autocolor ICI Nexa : C841B

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