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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Paint/Coatings 🢒 Paint Identification

Introduction

Caution: Exposure to isocyanates during paint preparation and application processes can cause severe breathing problems. Read and follow all of the instructions from the manufacturers of painting materials, equipment, and protective gear.

Important: Always refer to the GM Approved Refinish Materials book GM P/N 4901M-D. This book identifies the paint systems you may use.

The basecoat/clearcoat paint is factory applied in the following 4 layers in order to give the finish a high gloss look:

  1. A cathodic immersion primer
  2. A primer/surfacer
  3. A basecoat
  4. A clear top coat (clearcoat)

Object Number: 65485 Size: SH
(1)Vehicle Identification Number
(2)Engineering Model Number (Vehicle Division, Vehicle Line and Body Style)
(3)Interior Trim and Decor Level
(4)Exterior (Paint Color) WA Number
(5)Paint Technology
(6)Special Order Paint Colors and Numbers
(7)Vehicle Option Content

Refer to Service Parts ID Label in General Information in order to identify the type of top coat on the vehicle. This label contains all paint related information for the vehicle. This includes paint technology, paint codes, trim level, and any special order paint colors.