(Firethorn : Chevrolet : 1975 - 1977)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 6 manufacturers/makes.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Firethorn. Other common color promotional names include Firethorn Red, Boston Red, and Red. The color formulation has been used between 1975 and 1977, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, Cadillac, GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Camaro and Nova. 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). Early use of Fisher Paint codes included extra digits between the "W" and "A" to indicate the type and sometimes location of the paint. For example: WOA or W0A for a flat or suede trim paint (typically interior dash), W5A for low gloss (interior), W25A for semi gloss trim colors (typically interior), and W30A for standard gloss colors.

Variations of the exterior paint code WA4748, which may appear on body data tags include: 4748, U4748, and L4748 (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 WA4748 See more information on GM code "WA4748"

Examples of GM code WA4748 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of GM paint code WA4748 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1975	Cadillac	Cadillac	36	Firethorn
1976	Buick	Buick	36,V	Boston Red
1976	Cadillac	Cadillac	36	Firethorn
1976	Chevrolet	Camaro	36	Firethorn
1976	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	36	Firethorn
1976	Chevrolet	Nova	36	Firethorn
1976	GM		36	Firethorn
1976	GMC	GMC	36	Firethorn	Sprint
1976	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	36	Red
1976	Pontiac	Firebird	36	Firethorn Red
1976	Pontiac	Pontiac	36	Firethorn
1976	Pontiac	Pontiac	36	Firethorn Red
1977	Buick	Buick	36	Firethorn
1977	Chevrolet	Camaro	36	Firethorn
1977	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	36	Firethorn
1977	Chevrolet	Nova	36	Firethorn
1977	GM		36	Firethorn
1977	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	36	Firethorn
1977	Pontiac	Firebird	36	Firethorn Red
1977	Pontiac	Pontiac	36	Firethorn Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4748
Make/Year Code : V, N0405, L0405, 36
PPG/Ditzler : 2811
Dupont : 43953DM, 43953LM, 43953, 43953AW, N405, 44466
Spies Hecker : 93323
Sherwin Williams : 3653, 31262
RM/BASF : 79874
Autocolor ICI Nexa : HJA9M, 9891B, JWJ7B, 5291M

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