(Light Briar Brown : Pontiac : 1983 - 1984)
This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Briar Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1983 and 1984, primarily by Pontiac; but also by GM, Chevrolet. 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 WA8318, which may appear on body data tags include: 8318, U8318, and L8318 (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 WA8318 See more information on GM code "WA8318"

Usage list of GM paint code WA8318 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1983	GM		62E	Light Briar Brown	E = enamel
1983	Pontiac	Firebird	62E	Light Briar Brown	E = enamel
1984	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	62E	Light Briar Brown	E = enamel
1984	GM		62E	Light Briar Brown	E = enamel
1984	Pontiac	Firebird	62E	Light Briar Brown	E = enamel
1984	Pontiac	Pontiac	62E	Light Briar Brown	E = enamel

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7746, WA8318
Make/Year Code : 62E
PPG/Ditzler : 3549
Dupont : B8390, 431-7746
Sherwin Williams : 33209
RM/BASF : 13122
Glasurit : GM-8318, GM8318
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 7674M

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