(Flame Red : Chevrolet : 1986 - 1992)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 5 manufacturers/makes.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Flame Red. Another common paint color promotional name is Dark Red. The color formulation has been used between 1986 and 1992, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, Cadillac, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Brougham, Camaro, Caprice, and Corvette. 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 WA8748, which may appear on body data tags include: 8748, U8748, and L8748 (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 WA8748 See more information on GM code "WA8748"

Examples of GM code WA8748 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of GM paint code WA8748 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1986	Buick	Buick	74	Dark Red	base & clear coat
1986	Cadillac	Cadillac	74	Flame Red	base & clear coat
1986	Chevrolet	Camaro	74	Dark Red
1986	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	74	Dark Red	base & clear coat
1986	Chevrolet	Corvette	74	Dark Red
1986	GM		74	Dark Red	base & clear coat
1986	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	74	Flame Red	base & clear coat
1986	Pontiac	Firebird	74	Flame Red
1986	Pontiac	Pontiac	74	Flame Red	base & clear coat
1987	Chevrolet	Camaro	74	Dark Red
1987	Chevrolet	Corvette	74	Dark Red
1987	GM		74	Dark Red	clearcoat
1987	Pontiac	Firebird	74	Flame Red
1988	Chevrolet	Camaro	74	Dark Red
1988	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	74	Dark Red	Camaro Corvette
1988	Chevrolet	Corvette	74	Dark Red
1988	GM		74	Dark Red
1988	Pontiac	Firebird	74	Flame Red
1988	Pontiac	Pontiac	74	Flame Red	clearcoat
1989	GM		74	Flame Red
1989	Pontiac	Firebird	74	Flame Red
1990	Buick	Buick	74	Flame Red	clearcoat
1990	GM		74	Flame Red	clearcoat
1990	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	74	Flame Red	clearcoat
1990	Pontiac	Pontiac	74	Flame Red	clearcoat
1991	Buick	Buick	74	Flame Red	clearcoat
1991	Cadillac	Brougham	74	Flame Red	metallic
1991	Cadillac	Cadillac	74	Flame Red	metallic, Brougham
1991	Chevrolet	Caprice	74	Flame Red	clearcoat, sedan, wagon
1991	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	74	Flame Red	clearcoat
1991	GM		74	Flame Red	clearcoat
1991	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	74	Flame Red	clearcoat
1991	Pontiac	Pontiac	74	Flame Red	clearcoat
1992	Buick	Buick	74	Flame Red
1992	Cadillac	Brougham	74	Flame Red	metallic
1992	Cadillac	Cadillac	74	Flame Red	metallic, Brougham
1992	Chevrolet	Caprice	74	Flame Red	sedan, wagon
1992	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	74	Flame Red
1992	GM		74	Flame Red
1992	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	74	Flame Red
1992	Pontiac	Pontiac	74	Flame Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA8748
Make/Year Code : 74
PPG/Ditzler : 3823
Dupont : B8610
Sherwin Williams : 35320
RM/BASF : 16017
Glasurit : GM-8748, GM8748
Autocolor ICI Nexa : PJ18B

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