(Dark Amethyst : GM : 1987)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3998; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1987 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 99. This purple automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Amethyst. Another common paint color promotional name is Purple. The color formulation has been used only in 1987, primarily by GM; but also by Buick, Cadillac and Oldsmobile. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23705 in 1987, 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 1987 GM". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA8996. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1987 GM 99 See more information on "1987 GM 99"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "99"

Usage list 1987 GM 99 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Purple	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		99	Dark Amethyst	metallic, 86-87, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1987	Buick	Buick	99	Dark Amethyst	clearcoat
1987	Cadillac	Cadillac	99	Dark Amethyst	clearcoat
1987	GM		99	Dark Amethyst	clearcoat
1987	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	99	Dark Amethyst	clearcoat

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA8996
Make/Year Code : 99
PPG/Ditzler : 3998
Dupont : B8723
Spies Hecker : 96691
Sherwin Williams : 35904
RM/BASF : 17030
Glasurit : GM-8996, GM8996
Autocolor ICI Nexa : A969B

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