(Copper : GM : 1970 - 1983)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 13 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG code 2202; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1972 paint by GM with a promotional name of Copper. This orange brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Copper. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1970 and 1983, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet, Chrysler. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a GM in 1972, is 522. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 522. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WE5195. The longer Chrysler paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Dodge Truck paint code" is DT6409. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1972 GM Copper See more information on "1972 GM Copper"
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Usage list 1972 GM Copper paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1970	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	522	Copper	also 1970 1/2 color
1970	GM		522	Copper	also 1970 1/2 color
1971	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	522	Copper
1971	GM		522	Copper
1972	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	522	Copper
1972	GM		522	Copper
1983	Chrysler	Fleet	DT6409	Brown	|Dodge Truck Ditzler Offset List, Form 8302|

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WE5195
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6409
Make/Year Code : 522, DT6409
PPG/Ditzler : 2202
Dupont : 42809, 5187
Sherwin Williams : 3384
RM/BASF : 2257

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