(Brilliant Red : Pontiac : 1990 - 1992)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Brilliant Red. Another common paint color promotional name is Dark Red. The color formulation has been used between 1990 and 1992, primarily by Pontiac; but also by Chevrolet, GM. 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 WA9540, which may appear on body data tags include: 9540, U9540, and L9540 (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 WA9540 See more information on GM code "WA9540"

Examples of GM code WA9540 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of GM paint code WA9540 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1990	Chevrolet	Camaro	75	Dark Red
1990	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	75	Brilliant Red	clearcoat
1990	GM		75	Brilliant Red	clearcoat
1990	Pontiac	Firebird	75	Brilliant Red
1990	Pontiac	Pontiac	75	Brilliant Red	clearcoat
1991	Chevrolet	Camaro	75	Dark Red
1991	GM		75	Brilliant Red	clearcoat
1991	Pontiac	Firebird	75	Brilliant Red
1991	Pontiac	Pontiac	75	Brilliant Red	clearcoat
1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	75	Dark Red
1992	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	75	Dark Red
1992	GM		75	Brilliant Red
1992	Pontiac	Firebird	75	Brilliant Red
1992	Pontiac	Pontiac	75	Brilliant Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA9540
Make/Year Code : 75
PPG/Ditzler : 4231
Dupont : B9009
Sherwin Williams : 42028
RM/BASF : 20012
Glasurit : GM-9540, GM9540
Autocolor ICI Nexa : PF99B

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