(Graphite : GM : 1993 - 2006)
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1993 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 12DN. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Graphite. The color formulation has been used between 1993 and 2006, primarily by GM. See the full detailed list below. The primary use of this paint is for interior color. Many interior paints where semi-gloss or flat versions of exterior colors. Lower gloss finishes could be created by adding a half ounce of Flattening Compound to a pint of the unreduced color. An unpolished version of the paint generally produced a semi-gloss finish for repair.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 268541 in 1993, is 12DN. The code 12DN 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: "12DN 1993 GM". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA7701. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

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Usage list 1993 GM 12DN paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1993	GM		12DN	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss, UCV 2-1020 vinyl, Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac
1993	GM		12DN	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss, UCV 2-1020 vinyl, Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac
1994	GM		12DN	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss, UCV 2-1020 vinyl, Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac
1994	GM		12DN	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss, UCV 2-1020 vinyl, Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac
1995	GM		12,12DN	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss, UCV 2-1020 vinyl, Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac
1995	GM		12,12DN	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss, UCV 2-1020 vinyl, Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac
1996	GM		12	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss, UCV 2-1020 vinyl, Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac
1996	GM		12	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss, UCV 2-1020 vinyl, Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac
1997	GM		12	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss, UCV 2-1020 vinyl, Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac CK pickup Rally Vandura
1997	GM		12	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss, UCV 2-1020 vinyl, Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac CK pickup Rally Vandura
2006	GM		12	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss
2006	GM		12	Graphite	interior, ppg 33622 semi gloss, ppg 33970 low gloss

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : W5A7701
PPG/Ditzler : 33870 (possible alternative code: 2-1020)
RM/BASF : 14028, 16042

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