(Gray : GM : 1977 - 1986)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2954; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1986 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 85. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Gray'. Other common color promotional names include Medium Gray and Grey. The color formulation has been used between 1977 and 1986, primarily by GM; but also by Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Oldsmobile. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 201640 in 1986, is 85. The code 85 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: "85 1986 GMC". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA4969. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1986 GM 85 See more information on "1986 GM 85"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "85"

Usage list 1986 GM 85 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		85	Grey	metallic, 83-87, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		85	Grey	metallic, 86-87, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1977	Buick	Buick	16	Medium Gray	2-tone
1977	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	16	Medium Gray
1977	Chevrolet	Nova	16	Medium Gray
1977	GM		16	Medium Gray
1977	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	16	Medium Gray
1984	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	85	Gray
1984	GM		85	Gray
1984	GMC	GMC	85	Gray	metallic
1985	GMC	GMC	85	Gray	metallic
1986	GMC	GMC	85	Gray	metallic

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4969
Make/Year Code : 85, 16
PPG/Ditzler : 2954
Dupont : 927AH795, 44723A, 44723L, 44723, AH795, 44723D
Spies Hecker : 93349
RM/BASF : 8681
Glasurit : GM-4969, GM4969
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 8340M, 4XP1B

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