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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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I know all of the option codes are listed in the glove box door. Can someone clue me in as to which one is the paint code? The color is torch red. Thanks
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The paint code for a C5 Torch Red is 70. The Dupont paint code for TR is B9008
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Thanks guys. I need this to get my new mini spoiler painted. When done I'll post pics.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Torch Red is 70U
That's the GM RPO code, not a paint code.

On GM vehicles, the paint code almost always begins with "WA".

Torch Red is WA-9075.

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Thanks guys. I need this to get my new mini spoiler painted. When done I'll post pics.
Looking forward to seeing the pics.
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Is that paint code WA-9075 listed on the car somewhere?
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Is that paint code WA-9075 listed on the car somewhere?
NOPE
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Originally Posted by rwlc5
I know all of the option codes are listed in the glove box door. Can someone clue me in as to which one is the paint code? The color is torch red. Thanks
This should answer your question.

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...2001specs.html
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Originally Posted by rwlc5
Is that paint code WA-9075 listed on the car somewhere?
Yes, it is listed on the Service Parts Identification (RPO) Label on the inside of your glove box lid. At the bottom of the RPO label, you should see "BC/CC" which stands for base coat/clear coat. Directly to the right of that you should find the "WA" (car manufacturer's) paint code which in your case for Torch Red should read something like "U 9075".

In the example below, "U 382E" is the "WA" paint code for this car which is painted Pewter Metallic.

HTH

Service Parts Identification (RPO) Label:

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