(Gold : Pontiac : 1978 - 1979)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3071; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Gold'. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1979, primarily by Pontiac; but also by GM. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and special order color.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 19073 in 1978, is 50. 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: 50. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA8063. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1978 Firebird Gold See more information on "1978 Firebird Gold"
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Examples of paint code 1978 Firebird Gold (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1978 Firebird Gold paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		50	Gold	metallic, 77-79, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		50	Gold	metallic, 77-79, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1978	Pontiac	Firebird	50	Gold	special edition
1979	Pontiac	Firebird	50	Gold	Special Edition Gold, for VINs before 9N120872
1979	Pontiac	Pontiac	50	Gold	Special Edition Gold, for VINs before 9N120872

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA8063
Make/Year Code : 50
PPG/Ditzler : 3071
Dupont : 45278AM, 45278, 45278DM, 45278LH
Sherwin Williams : 8801
RM/BASF : 9572
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 6090M, C533B

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