Hi,
I got my '83 Camaro two months ago, and I need to take care of some rusty spots, so I would like to get the original color. She is dark grey, but I cannot find the paint code anywhere (checked the glove box, under the hood, inside the doors...). I went to 2 Chevy shops and the only number I got from the people there is 82U, but they said I have to get the 4digit code.
Does anyone know, how to find the paint code?
Thanks a lot.

 

'83, did not use the 4 digit code yet, but code 82 would be Midnight Sand Gray Poly. PPG# 3536 for enamel paint and #3537 for water-based.

Now, that very same color is listed for '84 when GM started the 4-digit "WA" paint codes. They are WA 8322 for enamel and WA 7714 for water-based. The PPG #'s are the same.

 

According to this site 82 is WA8322.
http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcod...r=1983&rows=50
Any automotive paint store should have been able to look it up with the make, model, year and code 82. I'm not sure if there was a part code label inside your car in 83 but there may be a stamped metal tag on the core support with the code.

 

Thanks for your help!! WA8322 it is I guess. I'll check, if there's a metal tag somewhere...

 

The metal tag on the core support will have the 2-digit code on it. WA8322 would only be the correct code if the car was originally painted with enamel based. WA7714 was the code for the water-based cars.

Please note, there is a noticeable difference in color between the WA8322 and WA 7714 codes, even though the color has the same name and 2-digit code. Also, the metal tag should also state "enamel" or "water" right on it.

 

ok, checked the core support. It says 82L 82U W
I guess that means water-based!?
So WA7714... I let the people in the paint store take a look at it.
Good night

 

Yeah, that should be water-based.

 

Thank you! I would have never found that code.

 

Gini, the sticker on my 84 was on the inside of my console lid. If someone has replaced it, well . . . it don't come off too good.