(Shell Pearl : GM : 1961)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 50595; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1961 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 99. This purple automotive paint color is most commonly known as Shell Pearl. Another common paint color promotional name is Purple. The color formulation has been used only in 1961, primarily by GM; but also by Cadillac. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 79626 in 1961, is 99. The code 99 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: "99 1961 GM". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA2833. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1961 GM 99 See more information on "1961 GM 99"
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Usage list 1961 GM 99 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Purple	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1961	Cadillac	Cadillac	99	Shell Pearl	Biarritz
1961	GM		99	Shell Pearl

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA2833
Make/Year Code : 99
PPG/Ditzler : 50595
Dupont : 4204L, 94475, 882-94475L
Acme/Rogers : 9032
RM/BASF : A1413

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