This color is compatible with the following Chevrolets:

MODELS: Corvette

YEARS: 1978

To determine if Dark Brown is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 82/WA4759.

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82/WA4759 - Dark Brown

The Look

This is the ultimate time capsule color for the 1978 Corvette. While everyone else was chasing the Silver Anniversary or the Pace Car look, a select few chose this deep, earthy tone. It defines the late seventies aesthetic, offering a rich mahogany warmth that feels sophisticated rather than dated. Since your car has likely been through decades of sun and road wear, matching this specific shade requires a delicate touch. It is a rare survivor color that transforms the fiberglass body into something that looks more like polished hardwood.

Technical Details

This finish is a metallic, which means it contains fine particles designed to catch the light and add depth to the brown base. Metallics are notorious for settling. If the container sits for even a few minutes, the heavy metallic flakes will sink to the bottom, leaving you with a finish that looks dull or uneven. Before you spray or dab Chevrolet Dark Brown (check for code 82/WA4759), you need to shake the container vigorously for at least sixty seconds to ensure those flakes are suspended evenly in the liquid. If the flow is inconsistent, the color will look darker in some spots and lighter in others.

Best Practices

You will find your trim tag riveted to the driver's side door hinge pillar, which will confirm your color choice before you begin. To get the best results in your garage or a patch of shade, always test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic settles. When you are ready to apply the paint, keep the container moving to prevent the metallic flakes from bunching up in one area. If you are using a brush or pen, use light, thin layers rather than one heavy glob. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers to ensure the finish remains level and the light-reflecting particles stay exactly where they belong.

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How to Find Your Chevrolet's Color Code

Chevrolet did not make it easy to find the color code. Over the years they used many different locations and did not standardize the color plate, so it can be hard to locate. Usually it is in the glove box or the spare tire well; otherwise, the search may extend everywhere. The typical code is 51/WA316N, usually preceded by BC/CC. Two tone codes can appear as BC/CC U316N or BC/CC L316N (U for Upper, L for Lower).

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