(Red : GM)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 4340; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Red'. This is a GM paint. The only reference of this paint is in an "Autocolor Colour Register" book from 1998-1999, which paint code information for various vehicle manufactures back to 1960. See the detailed list below.

This paint has been designated as having a specific finish. See the following list for what the finish term(s) mean.
Pearl : metal flake paint, color shifting, today a multicoat process with iridescent material particles.

The GM manufacturing code of this paint is WA9554.

Autocolor paint code 2BJ6B is a paint with a clearcoat. Variations of this code can include 2BJ6 for a solid color paint, 2BJ6M for a single layer metallic, 2BJ6B followed with a clearcoat, 2BJ6G including a groundcoat, and the rare 2BJ6T for a 3-coat process. Multiple codes with different single-character suffixes indicate the use of multiple processes/finishes. Note: we have found some reuse of a few 4 character Autocolor codes as well as the 4-character base code not matching the base color of the B, M, G, T suffix code. Where possible, we have specifically identified these code conflicts.

Autocolor has been providing paint since 1883, and was part of the Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) in Britain. PPG bought them out in 1999, and changed their name to Nexa Autocolor in 2002. Base Autocolor codes are 4 alfa-numeric characters optionally followed by a suffix letter indicating the finish. Suffix options are none for solid colors, M for single layer metallic, B for basecoat followed by a clearcoat, T for a 3-coat pearl-effect, and G for a groundcoat. Extra paint group codes include T01, T02, T03... for tinted clearcoats; SG01, SG02, SG03 for grey undercoat; M01, M02, M03 for matted clearcoat, and U01, U02, U03 for stripe paints. Multiple groups can exist for a paint use.

Example of the color Autocolor 2BJ6B See more information on Autocolor code "2BJ6B"

Usage list of Autocolor paint code 2BJ6B (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
	GM		75	Red	pearl, autocolor SG06 gray undercoat, 91-99, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA9554
Make/Year Code : 75
PPG/Ditzler : 4340
Dupont : B9158
Spies Hecker : 99649
Sherwin Williams : 44134
Glasurit : GM-9554, GM9554
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 2BJ6B

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