(Dark Ruby Red : GM : 1994 - 1997)
1996 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 79. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Ruby Red. The color formulation has been used between 1994 and 1997, 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 268740 in 1996, is 79. The code 79 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: "79 1996 GM". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA5308. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1996 GM 79 See more information on "1996 GM 79"
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Usage list 1996 GM 79 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1994	GM		79	Dark Ruby Red	interior, semi low gloss, UCV 2-1562 vinyl, Buick Chevrolet
1995	GM		79	Dark Ruby Red	interior, semi low gloss, UCV 2-1562 vinyl, Chevrolet
1996	GM		79	Dark Ruby Red	interior, semi low gloss, UCV 2-1562 vinyl, Chevrolet
1997	GM		79	Dark Ruby Red	interior, semi low gloss, UCV 2-1562 vinyl, Buick Chevrolet

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA5308
Make/Year Code : 79
PPG/Ditzler : 74098
Dupont : C9414

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