(Black Sapphire : Chevrolet : 1987 - 1993)This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code
4003; therefore, the results below are from that code.
1987 paint by Chevrolet with a promotional name of Black Sapphire. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Black Sapphire. Other common color promotional names include Midnight Blue, Blue, and Sapphire. The color formulation has been used between 1987 and 1993, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GMC, GM and Company Fleet Vehicles. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Safari, and Suburban. See the full detailed list below.
The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Leer East.
The short make/year code for this paint on a Chevrolet in 1987, is 98. 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:
98. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is
WA8863. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.
Example of 1987 Chevrolet Black Sapphire
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98 or
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Sapphire"
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(more information)
year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
| | | | Blue | |PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990| |
| GM | | 28 | Black Sapphire | pearl, 87-92, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999| |
| GM | | 28 | Black Sapphire | pearl, 93-93, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999| |
| GM | | 98 | Black Sapphire | pearl, 87-92, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999| |
1987 | Chevrolet | Chevy Truck | 98 | Black Sapphire | mini van |
1987 | GMC | GMC | 98 | Black Sapphire | metallic |
1988 | Chevrolet | Chevy Truck | 98 | Black Sapphire | MV |
1988 | GM | | 98 | Black Sapphire | Chevy Truck |
1988 | GMC | GMC | 98 | Black Sapphire | metallic |
1989 | Chevrolet | Chevy Truck | 98 | Midnight Blue | also MV (mini van), clearcoat |
1989 | GM | | 98 | Black Sapphire | clearcoat |
1989 | GMC | GMC | 98 | Black Sapphire | metallic |
1990 | Chevrolet | Chevy Truck | 98 | Midnight Blue | |
1990 | Fleet | Leer East | | Sapphire | metallic |
1990 | GMC | GMC | 98 | Black Sapphire | metallic |
1991 | Chevrolet | Astro | 98 | Black Sapphire | |
1991 | Chevrolet | Blazer | 98 | Black Sapphire | |
1991 | Chevrolet | Chevy Truck | 98 | Black Sapphire | |
1991 | Chevrolet | Suburban | 98 | Black Sapphire | |
1991 | GMC | GMC | 98 | Black Sapphire | metallic, Jimmy, Safari, Suburban |
1991 | GMC | Jimmy | 98 | Black Sapphire | metallic |
1991 | GMC | Safari | 98 | Black Sapphire | metallic |
1991 | GMC | Suburban | 98 | Black Sapphire | metallic |
1992 | Chevrolet | Chevy Truck | 98 | Black Sapphire | |
1992 | GM | | 98 | Black Sapphire | |
1993 | Chevrolet | Chevy Truck | 98 | Black Sapphire | G van only |
1993 | GM | | 98 | Black Sapphire | |
1993 | GMC | GMC | 98 | Black Sapphire | metallic, Full Size Van |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) :
WA8863
Make/Year Code : 28, 98
PPG/Ditzler :
4003
Dupont :
B8745
RM/BASF :
17118
Glasurit : GM-8863, GM8863
Autocolor ICI Nexa : C343B, 2NY3B
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