(Vermilion : Chevrolet : 1967 - 1968)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 71581; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1968 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 515,545. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Vermilion. Another common paint color promotional name is Red. The color formulation has been used between 1967 and 1968, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GM, GMC. See the full detailed list below.

There are multiple short manufacturer/year codes for this paint on a 11496 in 1968, they are 515 and 545. The code 515,545 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: "515,545 1968 Chevrolet". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WE5153. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1968 GM 515,545 See more information on "1968 GM 515,545"
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Usage list 1968 GM 515,545 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1967	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	515	Vermilion
1967	GM		515	Vermilion
1968	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	515,545	Vermilion
1968	GM		515,545	Vermilion
1968	GMC	GMC	515	Vermilion

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4515, WE5153, W83E5153
Make/Year Code : 515, 545
PPG/Ditzler : 71581
Dupont : 4837LM, 4837, 4837DM, 42346

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