(Dark Claret : Chevrolet : 1981 - 1982)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Claret. The color formulation has been used between 1981 and 1982, primarily by Chevrolet; 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).

Variations of the exterior paint code WA7421, which may appear on body data tags include: 7421, U7421, and L7421 (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 WA7421 See more information on GM code "WA7421"

Examples of GM code WA7421 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of GM paint code WA7421 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1981	Chevrolet	Corvette	98	Dark Claret	1981 1/2 Corvette
1981	GM		98	Dark Claret	1981 1/2 Corvette
1982	Chevrolet	Corvette	99	Dark Claret
1982	GM		99	Dark Claret

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WAEA7421, WA7421
Make/Year Code : 98, 99
PPG/Ditzler : 3452
Dupont : B8266, 64-4166
RM/BASF : 12695, 12695D
Glasurit : GM-7421, GM7421
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 0590B

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