(Palomar Red : Chevrolet : 1963 - 1964)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint with 8 unique promotional names.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes 50633 or 50684. The most popular is 50633; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1963 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 948. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Palomar Red. Other common color promotional names include Claret Mist, Marimba Red, Maroon, Matador Red, Mexicali Maroon, Regal Mist, and Regal Red. The color formulation has been used between 1963 and 1964, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Chevelle, ChevyII, Corvair, GTO, and Nova. See the full detailed list below.

The PPG/Ditzler code of this paint has been flagged as a offset or similar match to ppg 50214 and ppg 50177.

The GM manufacturing code of this paint is WA3071.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Chevrolet in 1963, is 948. The code 948 is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "948 1963 GM". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA3071. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1963 GM 948 See more information on "1963 GM 948"
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Usage list 1963 GM 948 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Mexicali Maroon	metallic, |Ditzler Form 8005 (Oct1983)| 1951 Ford offset for ppg 50214
				Matador Red	metallic, |Ditzler Form 8005 (Oct1983)| 1950 Ford offset for ppg 50177
				Maroon	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
				Maroon	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1963	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	948	Palomar Red
1963	Chevrolet	ChevyII	948	Palomar Red
1963	Chevrolet	Corvair	948	Palomar Red
1963	Chevrolet	Nova	948	Palomar Red
1963	GM		948	Palomar Red
1963	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	L	Regal Red
1963	Pontiac	Pontiac	L	Marimba Red
1963	Pontiac	Tempest	L	Marimba Red
1964	Buick	Buick	L	Claret Mist	#1, #2
1964	Buick	Buick	L	Claret Mist	#1, #2
1964	Chevrolet	Chevelle	948	Palomar Red
1964	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	948	Palomar Red
1964	Chevrolet	ChevyII	948	Palomar Red
1964	Chevrolet	Corvair	948	Palomar Red
1964	Chevrolet	Nova	948	Palomar Red
1964	GM		948	Palomar Red
1964	GM		L	Claret Mist	#1, #2
1964	GM		L	Claret Mist	#1, #2
1964	GM		L	Marimba Red	#2
1964	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	L	Regal Mist	#1, #2
1964	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	L	Regal Mist	#1, #2
1964	Pontiac	GTO	L	Marimba Red
1964	Pontiac	Pontiac	L	Marimba Red	#2
1964	Pontiac	Pontiac	L	Marimba Red
1964	Pontiac	Tempest	L	Marimba Red	#2
1964	Pontiac	Tempest	L	Marimba Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA3071
Make/Year Code : L
PPG/Ditzler : 50684 (possible alternative codes: 50214)
Dupont : 4600, 4389LM
Acme/Rogers : 9171

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