(Charcoal : GM : 1981 - 1982)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3414; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Charcoal. Another common paint color promotional name is Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1981 and 1982, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

This paint has been designated as having a specific finish. See the following list for what the finish term(s) mean.
Metallic : paint with embedded metal flakes which result in a sparkling or glittery effect.

The GM manufacturing code of this paint is WA7420 and WAEA7420.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Chevrolet in 1981, is 39. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 39. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA7420. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1981 Corvette Charcoal See more information on "1981 Corvette Charcoal"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 39
or See all paints named "Charcoal"

Examples of paint code 1981 Corvette Charcoal (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1981 Corvette Charcoal paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		39	Charcoal	metallic, 81-82, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1981	Chevrolet	Corvette	39	Charcoal	1981 1/2 Corvette
1981	GM		39	Charcoal	1981 1/2 Corvette
1982	Chevrolet	Corvette	39	Charcoal
1982	GM		39	Charcoal

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WAEA7420, WA7420
Make/Year Code : 39
PPG/Ditzler : 3414
Dupont : 64-2316, B8265
RM/BASF : 12661
Glasurit : GM-7420, GM7420
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 0591B

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