(Rio Red : Pontiac : 1948 - 1950)
1949 paint by GM/3128 with short manufacturer/year paint code of 4906. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Rio Red. Another common paint color promotional name is Empire Red. The color formulation has been used between 1948 and 1950, primarily by Pontiac; but also by Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 3128 in 1949, is 4906. The code 4906 is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "4906 1949 Pontiac".

Example of 1949 GM 4906 See more information on "1949 GM 4906"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "4906"

Usage list 1949 GM 4906 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1948	Pontiac	Pontiac	06	Rio Red
1949	Pontiac	Pontiac	4906	Rio Red
1950	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	438	Empire Red
1950	Pontiac	Pontiac	06	Rio Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 4906, 438, 06
PPG/Ditzler : 50124
Dupont : 401M, 93-39896M, 246-39896M

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