GM paint code 73
Black Rose Metallic, also listed as Brilliant Red (2c), Flame Red, Light Maple Metallic.
- Code
73(also seen as73-9287,73BN,73BN (12),73W,806K,839,8491,8801,8985,9197,9287,9321)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Years
- 1965–2007
- Models
- 21
- Screen colour
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GM models with paint code 73
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| GM All Models | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Aurora | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Beretta | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Bonneville | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Camaro | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Chevrolet | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Corsica | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Corvette | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Denali | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Heavy Duty Truck | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Ion | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Le Sabre | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Medium Duty Truck | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Park Avenue | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Pontiac | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM S-Series | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Saturn | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Sierra | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Silverado | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Spectrum | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
| GM Trans Sport | 1992–1996 | Black Rose Metallic |
Where to find code 73 on your GM
Service Parts Identification (SPID) label. A code starting with WA followed by digits (for example WA8555), or a three-character code such as GAZ; the line often starts with BC/CC and U.
Touch-up paint for Black Rose Metallic
Ask for GM 73 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 73-9287, 73BN, 73BN (12)).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.