(Dark Blue : Chevrolet : 1985 - 1988)This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1988, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GM, Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Firebird and Camaro. 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 WA8596, which may appear on body data tags include: 8596, U8596, and L8596 (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 WA8596
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Usage list of GM paint code WA8596
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year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
1985 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 26 | Dark Blue | |
1985 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet | 26 | Dark Blue | |
1985 | Chevrolet | Nova | 26 | Dark Blue | |
1985 | GM | | 26 | Dark Blue | |
1985 | Pontiac | Firebird | 26 | Dark Blue | |
1985 | Pontiac | Pontiac | 26 | Dark Blue | |
1986 | Chevrolet | Nova | 26 | Dark Blue | |
1987 | Chevrolet | Nova | 26,L81 | Dark Blue | |
1988 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet | 26 | Dark Blue | Nova |
1988 | Chevrolet | Nova | 26,L81 | Dark Blue | |
1988 | GM | | 26 | Dark Blue | |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) :
WA8596
Make/Year Code : 26, L81
PPG/Ditzler :
3755
Dupont :
38527,
G8641,
B8527
Spies Hecker :
58810
Sherwin Williams : 34446
RM/BASF :
15010
Glasurit : GM-8596, GM8596
Autocolor ICI Nexa : KX50, TD29B
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