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Old 03-27-2007, 07:41 PM   #1
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Anyone have a way to convert gm paint codes to dupont to name color and get the mix code.

GM code is U63 for one, the other code is U382E

Thank You for any help here.Larry
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Old 03-28-2007, 01:13 AM   #2
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Re: Paint codes

you have everything that you need to get the paint in any brand.
u63 is wa63 and u382e is wa382e. thats it. names dont mean much. the factory names the color, the paint brands name it again, etc.
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Re: Paint codes

Well thanks a bunch >X< i have a very small working knowledge when paint is discussed.Thank You for the information.Larry
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Old 03-31-2007, 07:45 PM   #4
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Re: Paint codes

u63 is the color that gm puts in the option sheet, towards the bottom is the colorcode beginning with WA that "X" is talking about. The designation by GM using the "U" in front of it designated that it was the Upper color. The "L" prefix meant the lower color was ...
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