(Red : Chevrolet : 1978 - 1987)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 6 manufacturers/makes.

This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG code 2932; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1982 paint by GM with a promotional name of Red. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Red'. Other common color promotional names include Cardinal Red and Carnival Red. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1987, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Chrysler, Company Fleet Vehicles, Ford, GM, GMC, and International Harvester. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: GM Special Order / Fleet, International Harvester Truck, and Chrysler Special Order / Fleet. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body, trim, and special order color.

This paint has been designated as having a specific finish. See the following list for what the finish term(s) mean.
Stripe : typically standard formualated paint for pin stripes or side/top striping applications

GM, International Harvester, Truck, and Chrysler used this paint as a special order color.

The Ford manufacturing code of this paint is M5776 and M5776A. Ford paint manufacturing codes starting with M are paints offered on standard models where the last 4 digits are unique. The GM manufacturing code of this paint is WA5285 and WEA5285. GM codes starting with WE are primarily special order paints. The Chrysler manufacturing code of this paint is DT3455. 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 short make/year code for this paint on a GM in 1982, is 73. 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: 73. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA5285. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5776 or M5776A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. The longer Chrysler paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Dodge Truck paint code" is DT3455. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

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Usage list 1982 GM Red paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM			Red	commercial, 78-99, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		73	Red	78-87, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1978				Red	|2003 Autocolor Commercial Transport Color Register|
1978	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	70	Red
1978	GM		70	Red
1978	GM	Fleet	WA5285	Red	North America
1978	GM	Fleet	WA5285	Red	North America
1978	GMC	GMC	70	Red
1979	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	73	Red
1979	GM		73	Red
1979	GMC	GMC	73	Red
1980	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	73	Red
1980	GM		73	Red
1980	GMC	GMC	73	Cardinal Red
1981	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	73	Red
1981	GM		73	Red
1981	GMC	GMC	73	Cardinal Red
1982	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	73	Red
1982	GM		73	Red
1982	GMC	GMC	73	Cardinal Red
1983	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	73	Red
1983	Chrysler	Fleet	DT3455	Red	|Dodge Truck Ditzler Offset List, Form 8302|
1983	GM		73	Red
1983	GMC	GMC	73	Cardinal Red
1984	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	73	Red
1984	Ford			Red	stripe color
1984	GM		73	Red
1984	GMC	GMC	73	Cardinal Red
1985	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	73	Red	C10/C30 G/D/G30 P series
1985	GM		73	Red
1985	GMC	GMC	73	Cardinal Red
1985	International Harvester	Truck	2311	Red	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess
1986	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	73	Red	C10/C30 G/G10/G30 P series
1986	GMC	GMC	73	Cardinal Red
1987	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	73	Red	C10/C30 G10/G30 P series
1987	Fleet		703XL	Carnival Red	Architectural Code 703XL, DDL DAR DAU DQE DU, little cleaner, |Polycron III, Duracron, Duranar Coatings PPG Offset Listing|
1987	GMC	GMC	73	Cardinal Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5776A, M5776
GM(Fisher code) : WEA5285, WA5285
Chrysler/Dodge : DT3455
Make/Year Code : 73, 2311, 703XL, WA5285, 70, DT3455
PPG/Ditzler : 2932
Dupont : BP646, 44774LW, 44774AW, 922BP646, 44774DM, 44774
Spies Hecker : 38572
Sherwin Williams : 7974
RM/BASF : 9158
Glasurit : GM-5285, GM5285, GM5444, FDU-5776, FDU5776
Autocolor ICI Nexa : HA53, HA53B

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