(Charcoal : GM : 1997 - 2020)
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This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Charcoal. Other common color promotional names include Dark Argent, Gray, and Charcoal Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1997 and 2020, primarily by GM. See the full detailed list below. The primary use of this paint is for trim color.

166509 is a paint code for Rinshed-Mason Company who has been providing automotive paints since 1948. BASF bought the company in the 1960s.

Example of the color RM-BASF 166509 See more information on RM-BASF code "166509"

Usage list of RM-BASF paint code 166509 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1997	GM			Charcoal Gray	metallic, accent color
1997	GM			Gray	metallic, wheel color
2006	GM			Dark Argent	trim, metallic
2007	GM			Dark Argent	trim, metallic
2008	GM			Charcoal	trim, metallic
2009	GM			Charcoal	trim, metallic
2010	GM			Charcoal	trim, metallic
2011	GM			Charcoal	trim, metallic
2012	GM			Charcoal	trim, metallic
2013	GM			Charcoal	trim, pearl
2014	GM			Charcoal	trim, pearl
2015	GM			Charcoal	trim, pearl
2016	GM			Charcoal	trim, pearl
2017	GM			Charcoal	trim, pearl
2018	GM			Charcoal	trim, pearl
2019	GM			Charcoal	trim, pearl
2020	GM			Charcoal	trim, pearl

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WAEQ8945, WA8945
PPG/Ditzler : 35376
RM/BASF : 729135, 166509
Autocolor ICI Nexa : XMF3B

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