GM paint code 79
Burgundy Metallic, also listed as Dark Carmine, Dark Carmine Metallic, Dark Maple Metallic.
- Code
79(also seen as79DN,8529,9241,9311,9341,9933)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1978–2002 across GM
- Models
- 21
- Screen colour
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GM models with paint code 79
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| GM All Models | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Astro | 1988–1992 | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Buick | 1988–1992 | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Canyon | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Chevrolet | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Colorado | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Corvette | 1988–1992 | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Firebird | 1988–1992 | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM G3 Pontiac | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Gto | 1988–1992 | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Heavy Duty Truck | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Medium Duty Truck | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Oldsmobile | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Pontiac | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Rally | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Riviera | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Sierra | 1988–1992 | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Sky | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Vandura | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Vue | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
| GM Wave | 1988–1992 ? | Burgundy Metallic |
10 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- GM Aurora (built 1994–2003)
- GM Aveo (built 2002–present)
- GM Camaro (built 2015–2023)
- GM Hhr (built 2005–2011)
- GM Hummer H3 (built 2005–2010)
- GM Intrigue (built 1997–2002)
- GM Safari (built 1998–present)
- GM Silverado (built 1998–present)
- GM Solstice (built 2005–2009)
- GM Ssr (built 2023–present)
Where to find code 79 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 Burgundy Metallic
Ask for GM 79 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 79DN, 8529, 9241).
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.