(Carmine : GM : 1979 - 1981)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes 3129 or 2-891 or 2-801. The most popular is 3129; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1979 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 78. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Carmine. Other common color promotional names include Red, Light Red, and Saxony Red. The color formulation has been used between 1979 and 1981, primarily by GM; but also by Cadillac. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 19364 in 1979, is 78. The code 78 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: "78 1979 Cadillac". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA7093. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1979 GM 78 See more information on "1979 GM 78"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "78"

Usage list 1979 GM 78 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		78	Carmine	80-81, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		78	Light Red	78-80, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1979	Cadillac	Cadillac	78	Carmine
1979	GM		78	Carmine
1980	Cadillac	Cadillac	78	Saxony Red
1980	GM		78	Carmine
1981	Cadillac	Cadillac	78	Carmine
1981	GM		78	Carmine

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7093
Make/Year Code : 78
PPG/Ditzler : 3129
Dupont : 45191, 926AJ227
Spies Hecker : 39785
Sherwin Williams : 30267
RM/BASF : 9390
Glasurit : GM-7093, GM7093
Autocolor ICI Nexa : GF45, WV25

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