(Dark Mesa Brown : GM : 1989 - 1990)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 4180; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1990 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 40. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Mesa Brown. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1989 and 1990, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet, GMC. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 201522 in 1990, is 40. The code 40 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: "40 1990 GMC". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA9202. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1990 GM 40 See more information on "1990 GM 40"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "40"

Usage list 1990 GM 40 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM			Dark Mesa Brown	metallic, commercial, 89-99, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		40	Dark Mesa Brown	metallic, 89-90, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		40	Dark Mesa Brown	metallic, 89-90, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1989				Dark Mesa Brown	|2003 Autocolor Commercial Transport Color Register|
1989				Dark Mesa Brown	|Autocolor CT Colour Register Nov 2011|
1989	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	40	Dark Mesa Brown
1989	GM		40	Dark Mesa Brown	Chevy Truck
1989	GM	Fleet	WA9202	Dark Mesa Brown	North America
1989	GMC	GMC	40	Dark Mesa Brown	metallic
1990	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	40	Dark Mesa Brown
1990	GMC	GMC	40	Dark Mesa Brown	metallic

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA9202
Make/Year Code : WA9202, 40
PPG/Ditzler : 4180
Dupont : B8942
RM/BASF : 19026
Glasurit : GM-9202, GM9202
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 8226B, 8226M

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