(Neptune Green : GMC : 1951 - 1954)
1953 paint by GM/4230 with short manufacturer/year paint code of 498. This green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Neptune Green. Another common paint color promotional name is Surf Green. The color formulation has been used between 1951 and 1954, primarily by GMC; but also by Chevrolet, Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: GMC Truck.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 4230 in 1953, is 498. The code 498 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: "498 1953 Chevrolet".

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Usage list 1953 GM 498 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1951	GMC	GMC		Neptune Green
1952	GMC	GMC		Neptune Green
1953	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	498	Surf Green
1953	GMC	GMC		Neptune Green
1954	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	541	Surf Green
1954	Fleet	GMC Truck		Neptune Green
1954	GMC	GMC		Neptune Green

Paint Manufacturer Codes
PPG/Ditzler : 41587
Dupont : 246-57332, 1555, 93-57332

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