(Dark Maple : GMC : 1985 - 1993)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3915; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1988 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 78. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Maple. Other common color promotional names include Dark Yellow Red and Maroon. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1993, primarily by GMC; but also by GM, Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 77403 in 1988, is 78. The code 78 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: "78 1988 GM". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA8800. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1988 GM 78 See more information on "1988 GM 78"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "78"

Usage list 1988 GM 78 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Maroon	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM			Dark Maple	metallic, commercial, 85-99, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		78	Dark Maple	metallic, 86-92, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		78	Dark Maple	metallic, 86-92, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1985				Dark Maple	|Autocolor CT Colour Register Nov 2011|
1985				Dark Maple	|2003 Autocolor Commercial Transport Color Register|
1985				Dark Maple	|2003 Autocolor Commercial Transport Color Register|
1985	GM	Fleet	WA8800	Dark Maple	North America
1985	GM	Fleet	WA8800	Dark Maple	North America
1986	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	78	Dark Maple	G/G10/G30 P series
1986	GMC	GMC	78	Dark Maple	metallic
1987	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	78	Dark Maple	G10/G30 P series
1987	GMC	GMC	78	Dark Maple	metallic
1988	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	78	Dark Maple	G
1988	GM		78	Dark Maple	Chevy Truck
1988	GMC	GMC	78	Dark Maple	metallic
1989	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	78	Dark Maple
1989	GM		78	Dark Maple
1989	GMC	GMC	78	Dark Maple	metallic
1990	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	78	Dark Maple
1990	GMC	GMC	78	Dark Maple	metallic
1991	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	78	Dark Yellow Red
1991	GMC	GMC	78	Dark Yellow Red	metallic, Full Size Van
1992	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	78	Dark Yellow Red
1992	GM		78	Dark Yellow Red
1992	GMC	GMC	78	Dark Yellow Red	metallic, Full Size Van
1993	GMC	GMC	78	Maroon	metallic, Full Size Van

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WAEM8800, WA8800
Make/Year Code : 78, WA8800
PPG/Ditzler : 3915
Dupont : B8632
Spies Hecker : 93285
RM/BASF : 16117
Glasurit : GM-8800, GM8800
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 5AJ1B, 7997M

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