(Classic White : GM : 1972 - 1979)
This white automotive paint color is most commonly known as Classic White. The color formulation has been used between 1972 and 1979, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet. 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 A or AH or AM are Centari 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 5040A See more information on Dupont code "5040A"

Examples of Dupont code 5040A (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of Dupont paint code 5040A (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1972	Chevrolet	Corvette	972	Classic White
1972	GM		972	Classic White
1973	Chevrolet	Corvette	910	Classic White
1973	GM		910	Classic White
1974	Chevrolet	Corvette	10-910	Classic White
1974	GM		910	Classic White
1975	Chevrolet	Corvette	10	Classic White
1975	GM		10	Classic White
1976	Chevrolet	Corvette	10	Classic White
1976	GM		10	Classic White
1977	Chevrolet	Corvette	10	Classic White
1977	GM		10	Classic White
1978	Chevrolet	Corvette	10	Classic White
1978	GM		10	Classic White
1979	Chevrolet	Corvette	10	Classic White
1979	GM		10	Classic White

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

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