(Silver : Chevrolet : 1977 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 13 years of use, and across 7 manufacturers/makes.

This silver gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Silver'. Other common color promotional names include Sterling Silver and Georgian Silver. The color formulation has been used between 1977 and 1990, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, Cadillac, Company Fleet Vehicles, GM, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Ski Doo. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Camaro, Firebird, Nova, and Snowmobile. See the full detailed list below.

The two Companies/Organizations with Fleet Vehicles using this color are: General Telephone and Electric Corp and GTE Automatic Electric Corp.

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 WA4963, which may appear on body data tags include: 4963, U4963, and L4963 (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 WA4963 See more information on GM code "WA4963"

Examples of GM code WA4963 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of GM paint code WA4963 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1977	Buick	Buick	13	Silver
1977	Cadillac	Cadillac	13	Georgian Silver
1977	Chevrolet	Camaro	13	Silver
1977	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	13	Silver
1977	Chevrolet	Nova	13	Silver
1977	GM		13	Silver
1977	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	13	Silver
1977	Pontiac	Firebird	13	Sterling Silver
1977	Pontiac	Pontiac	13	Sterling Silver
1978	Chevrolet	Corvette	13	Silver
1978	GM		13	Silver
1979	Chevrolet	Corvette	13	Silver
1979	GM		13	Silver
1980	Chevrolet	Corvette	13	Silver
1980	GM		13	Silver
1981	Chevrolet	Corvette	13	Silver	also with dark blue or charcoal 2-tone
1981	GM		13	Silver	also with dark blue or charcoal 2-tone
1982	Chevrolet	Corvette	13	Silver	also with charcoal or dark claret 2-tone
1982	GM		13	Silver
1990	Fleet	General Telephone and Electric Corp		Silver	metallic, Corporate Identity
1990	Fleet	GTE Automatic Electric Corp		Silver	metallic
1990	Ski Doo	Snowmobile		Silver

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4963
Make/Year Code : N0318, L0318, 13
PPG/Ditzler : 2953
Dupont : 927AH789, 44716L, AH789, 44716, 44716A, 44716D
Spies Hecker : 93345
Sherwin Williams : 3782
RM/BASF : 79775, 8680
Glasurit : GM-4963, GM4963
Autocolor ICI Nexa : JVD9B, JFN9B, HHL3M

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