(Platinum : Cadillac : 1998 - 2001)This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Platinum. The color formulation has been used between 1998 and 2001, primarily by Cadillac; but also by GM. See the full detailed list below.
GM paint manufacturing codes come in two forms, the short 1 to 3 digit model/year code which changes frequently; and beginning in the 1960's a longer 4 digit code which starts with the letters "WA" or "WE". Sometimes called "Fisher Paint codes"; codes beginning with WA are production paints, WE are commercial or special order paints with codes typically starting with '5' (i.e.
WE5xxx). Starting in the early 1994, GM began using a letter as the last digit for all new WA paint codes.
Variations of the exterior paint code WA175E, which may appear on body data tags include: 175E, U175E, and L175E (the prefix U for upper body, or L for lower body). Location of the GM paint code plate (Service Parts Identification tag) varies depending on the year and model of the vehicle common places are on the top or near the top of the back
engine compartment shroud panel just behind the steering wheel,
hinge pillar of the driver's side door,
trunk or rear hatch, side of door,
glove compartment, or
behind the driver's seat. Check for either the short year/make/model paint code or the longer manufacturing (Fisher) paint code.
Example of the color GM WA175E
See more information on GM code "WA175E"Usage list of GM paint code WA175E
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year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
1998 | Cadillac | Cadillac | 57,F18E | Platinum | metallic, Catera |
1998 | Cadillac | Catera | 57,F18E | Platinum | metallic |
1998 | GM | | 57,F18E | Platinum | |
1999 | Cadillac | Cadillac | 57U | Platinum | metallic, Catera |
1999 | Cadillac | Catera | 57U | Platinum | metallic |
1999 | GM | | 57U | Platinum | |
2000 | Cadillac | Cadillac | 57U | Platinum | metallic, Catera |
2000 | Cadillac | Catera | 57U | Platinum | metallic |
2000 | GM | | 57U | Platinum | |
2001 | Cadillac | Cadillac | 57U | Platinum | metallic, Catera |
2001 | Cadillac | Catera | 57U | Platinum | metallic |
2001 | GM | | 57U | Platinum | |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) :
WA175E
Make/Year Code : 57, F18E, 57U
PPG/Ditzler :
36460
Dupont :
B9877
Sherwin Williams : 56312
Glasurit : GM-175E, GM175E
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