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Dupont code 5040L - white
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(Classic White : Chevrolet : 1969 - 1979)
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This white automotive paint color is most commonly known as Classic White. Other common color promotional names include Can-Am White, Glacier White, Polar White, and White. The color formulation has been used between 1969 and 1979, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Camaro, Chevelle, Chevrolet Special Order / Fleet, ChevyII, Firebird, Monte Carlo, and Nova. See the full detailed list below.

Chevrolet used this paint as a special order color.

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 5040L
Dupont code 5040L - white
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Usage list of Dupont paint code 5040L (more information)
yearmakemodelcodepaint namecomment
1969ChevroletCorvette972Can-Am White
1969GM972Can-Am White
1970BuickBuick10Glacier WhiteGSX color name Apolo White
1970ChevroletCamaro10Classic White
1970ChevroletChevelle10Classic White
1970ChevroletChevrolet10Classic White
1970ChevroletChevyII10Classic White
1970ChevroletCorvette972Classic White
1970ChevroletMonte Carlo10Classic White
1970ChevroletNova10Classic White
1970GM10Classic White
1970OldsmobileOldsmobile10Classic White
1970PontiacFirebird10Polar White
1970PontiacPontiac10Polar White
1971ChevroletCorvette10Classic White
1971GM10Classic White
1972ChevroletCorvette972Classic White
1972ChevroletFleetWE5696White|Ditzler PPG Form7257|
1972GM972Classic White
1973ChevroletCorvette910Classic White
1973GM910Classic White
1974ChevroletCorvette10-910Classic White
1974GM910Classic White
1975ChevroletCorvette10Classic White
1975GM10Classic White
1976ChevroletCorvette10Classic White
1976GM10Classic White
1977ChevroletCorvette10Classic White
1977GM10Classic White
1978ChevroletCorvette10Classic White
1978GM10Classic White
1979ChevroletCorvette10Classic White
1979GM10Classic White

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

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