(Black : GM : 1985 - 1986)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3752; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1986 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 17. This black automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Black'. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1986, primarily by GM; but also by Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23359 in 1986, is 17. The code 17 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: "17 1986 Pontiac". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA8523. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1986 GM 17 See more information on "1986 GM 17"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "17"

Usage list 1986 GM 17 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Black	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		17	Black	pearl, 84-86, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1985	Buick	Buick	17	Black	metallic color
1985	GM		17	Black	metallic color, base and clearcoat
1985	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	17	Black	metallic color
1985	Pontiac	Pontiac	17	Black	metallic color
1986	Buick	Buick	17	Black	metallic color, base and clearcoat
1986	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	17	Black	metallic color, base and clearcoat
1986	GM		17	Black	metallic color, base and clearcoat
1986	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	17	Black	metallic color, base and clearcoat
1986	Pontiac	Pontiac	17	Black	metallic color, base and clearcoat

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA8523
Make/Year Code : 17
PPG/Ditzler : 3752
Dupont : B8537
Sherwin Williams : 34421
RM/BASF : 15007
Glasurit : GM-8523, GM8523
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 1886B

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