(Sandstone : GM : 1980 - 1981)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3228; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1981 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 55. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sandstone. Other common color promotional names include Tan and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1980 and 1981, primarily by GM; but also by Cadillac. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 78498 in 1981, is 55. The code 55 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: "55 1981 GM". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA7122. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1981 GM 55 See more information on "1981 GM 55"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "55"

Usage list 1981 GM 55 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1980	Cadillac	Cadillac	61	Sandstone
1980	GM		61	Tan
1981	Cadillac	Cadillac	55	Sandstone
1981	GM		55	Sandstone

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7122
Make/Year Code : 61, 55
PPG/Ditzler : 3228
Dupont : B8032
Spies Hecker : 17781
Sherwin Williams : 30396
RM/BASF : 11411
Glasurit : GM-7122, GM7122

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