(Tripoli Turquoise : Chevrolet : 1968)
This blue green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Tripoli Turquoise. Other common color promotional names include Meridian Turquoise, Aqua Mist, and Ocean Turquoise. The color formulation has been used only in 1968, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Camaro, Chevelle, ChevyII, Corvair, GTO, Nova, and Tempest. See the full detailed list below.

13517 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes from 10000 to 95000 were used on new paint formulations starting in the late 1930's and extending to around 1968. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 10000 to 19999 range are primarily shades of blue. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 13517 See more information on Ditzler code "13517"

Examples of Ditzler code 13517 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of Ditzler paint code 13517 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1968	Buick	Buick	K	Aqua Mist
1968	Chevrolet	Camaro	K	Tripoli Turquoise
1968	Chevrolet	Chevelle	K	Tripoli Turquoise
1968	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	K	Tripoli Turquoise
1968	Chevrolet	ChevyII	K	Tripoli Turquoise
1968	Chevrolet	Corvair	K	Tripoli Turquoise
1968	Chevrolet	Nova	K	Tripoli Turquoise
1968	GM		K	Aqua Mist
1968	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	K	Ocean Turquoise
1968	Pontiac	Firebird	K	Meridian Turquoise
1968	Pontiac	GTO	K	Meridian Turquoise
1968	Pontiac	Pontiac	K	Meridian Turquoise
1968	Pontiac	Tempest	K	Meridian Turquoise

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA3761
Make/Year Code : K
PPG/Ditzler : 13517
Dupont : 4900D, 4900, 4900L, 98879
Acme/Rogers : 5516
Martin Senour : 4373
Sherwin Williams : 1653
Arco : AE-3437G, 6248G, S-9459G, L-5282G
RM/BASF : A1993, 1993

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