(Gold : GM : 1977 - 1978)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 82352; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1978 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 55. This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Gold'. Another common paint color promotional name is Yellow. The color formulation has been used between 1977 and 1978, primarily by GM; but also by Pontiac. 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 19175 in 1978, is 55. The code 55 is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "55 1978 Pontiac". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA7015. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1978 GM 55 See more information on "1978 GM 55"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "55"

Usage list 1978 GM 55 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Yellow	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		55	Gold	metallic, 77-79, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1977	GM		55	Gold	late year color
1977	Pontiac	Pontiac	55	Gold	late year color
1978	GM		55	Gold
1978	Pontiac	Firebird	55	Gold	special accent color
1978	Pontiac	Pontiac	55	Gold

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7015, W60A7015
Make/Year Code : 55
PPG/Ditzler : 82352
Spies Hecker : 93353
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 6091M

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