(Polar White : GM : 1966 - 1987)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 21 years of use, across 5 manufacturers/makes, and with 5 unique promotional names.

This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG code 8631; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This white automotive paint color is most commonly known as Polar White. Other common color promotional names include Porcelain White, Riviera White, Strathmore White, and White. The color formulation has been used between 1966 and 1987, primarily by GM; but also by Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Company Fleet Vehicles, and Oldsmobile. See the full detailed list below.

The Ford manufacturing code of this paint is WT0021. Ford codes starting with WT or MX are special order paints. The GM manufacturing code of this paint is WA3465 and WE5696. GM codes starting with WE are primarily special order paints. It is not uncommon for the same paint to be used by more than one manufacturer. Popular paints offered by one could be special ordered by others. Also, the paint on imported cars were commonly shared.

The 4 or 5 digit Dupont paint codes ending in an L or LH or LM are Lucite paints. Primarily from 1960 to 1980 Dupont paint codes included all three L-Lucite, A-Centari, and D-Dulux versions. Use the 4 or 5 digit code to track paints colors independent of paint type.

Example of the color Dupont 4714L See more information on Dupont code "4714L"

Examples of Dupont code 4714L (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of Dupont paint code 4714L (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1966	Buick	Buick	X	Riviera White
1966	Cadillac	Cadillac	12	Strathmore White
1966	GM		X	Riviera White
1966	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	X	Porcelain White
1967	Chevrolet	Corvette	972	Polar White
1967	GM		972	Polar White
1968	Chevrolet	Corvette	972	Polar White
1968	GM		972	Polar White
1987	Fleet		1HW67110	White	Architectural Code 1HW67110, DDL DAR DAU DU, |Polycron III, Duracron, Duranar Coatings PPG Offset Listing|

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : WT0021
GM(Fisher code) : WE5696, WA3465
Make/Year Code : 12, L0025, C0225, 10, 10-910, WE5696, 1HW67110, 972, 9209, 9038, 910, X, N0225
PPG/Ditzler : 8631 (possible alternative codes: best)
Dupont : 5040, 5040D, 4714L-93-97686, 926-97686, 4714L, 7372, 97686, 5040L, 5040A, 05040, 4714, 67688
Acme/Rogers : 5073
Martin Senour : 4237
Sherwin Williams : 8035
Arco : AE-3242, 6115, L-5089, S-9266
RM/BASF : A1802, 1802, 79568
Glasurit : GM-3465, GM3465
Autocolor ICI Nexa : PWW7, 8DA8B, 8DA8, 7568, 8298
AkzoNobel Sikkens : FLNA4257

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