(Roman Red : Chevrolet : 1959 - 1962)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Roman Red. Other common color promotional names include Mandalay Red and Cardinal Red. The color formulation has been used between 1959 and 1962, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Pontiac, Buick, and GM. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: ChevyII, Corvair, Nova, and Tempest. See the full detailed list below.

The GM manufacturing code of this paint is WA2622. The Chrysler manufacturing code of this paint is DT3280. 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.

Early dupont codes have a prefix followed by a dash and a 3, 4 or 5 digit number. Common prefixes are 244, 246-, 93-, 202-, and 210. For this report on Dupont code 886-93037LH, we have included variations with the prefix removed. The remaining digits are a good way to track paint usage between years.

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 886-93037LH See more information on Dupont code "886-93037LH"

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Usage list of Dupont paint code 886-93037LH (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1959	Pontiac	Pontiac	L	Mandalay Red
1962	Buick	Buick	V	Cardinal Red
1962	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	923	Roman Red
1962	Chevrolet	ChevyII	923	Roman Red
1962	Chevrolet	Corvair	923	Roman Red
1962	Chevrolet	Corvette	923	Roman Red
1962	Chevrolet	Nova	923	Roman Red
1962	GM		V	Cardinal Red
1962	Pontiac	Pontiac	V	Mandalay Red
1962	Pontiac	Tempest	V	Mandalay Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA2622
Chrysler/Dodge : DT3280
Make/Year Code : 223, L, 50, DT3280, V, 506A, 923, 506
PPG/Ditzler : 70961
Dupont : 93-93037, 93037, 886-93037H, 886-93037, 886-93037LH, 2931LH, 2931, 02931, 93-93037H
Acme/Rogers : 8795
Martin Senour : 98N-1286
Sherwin Williams : 5386
RM/BASF : A1138R, 1138
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 2721

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