Research Bulletin 2000-7 (Updated)

3-Stage Paint:
A Guide to Manufacturer's 3-Stage Colors (Updated)

Utilize the following links to go directly to the Paint Manufacturer's current information online.

Internal users can find information on Auto Refinishing and Auto Refinishing Procedures in the Auto Technical Reference Library (ATRL). Additional collision repair related information can be found in the Auto Information Resource.
Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes North American Headquarters 5555 Spalding Drive Norcross, GA 30092 Tel: (770) 662-8464Fax: (770) 662-5936 Solutions Center: (800) 618-1010	www.sikkens.net
BASF Corporation Glasurit Automotive Refinish 26701 Telegraph Road Southfield, Michigan 48034 Tel.: 2 48 304 52 00 Fax: 2 48 304 54 71	www.glasurit.com
DuPont Performance Coatings 4417 Lancaster Pike Barley Mill Plaza 21-1124 Wilmington, DE 19805	www.performancecoatings.dupont.com
PPG Industries, Inc. 19699 Progress Drive Strongsville, OH 44149	www.ppg.com
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Attention: Customer Service 4440 Warrensville Center Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44128-2837 Customer Service: 1-800-SW-ULTRA (800) 798-5872 Customer Service for Western Products: (800) 526-5493 Color/Tech Assistance: 1-800-SW-ULTRA (800) 798-5872	www.sherwin-automotive.com

The following information is the original contents of this bulletin:

This bulletin is a reference guide to automotive manufacturer's 3-stage colors. The information consists of paint code locations on the vehicle and a listing of 3-stage colors.

The information was obtained from the Mitchell International crash manuals.

Asian Manufacturers

Chrysler Motors

European Manufacturers

Ford Motor Company

General Motors

Click any of the above for more information.

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