(Tan Glow : Ford : 1974 - 1983)
This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG code 2618; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Tan Glow. Other common color promotional names include Tan and Tan Glamour. The color formulation has been used between 1974 and 1983, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Chrysler. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Pinto, Chrysler Special Order / Fleet, and Ford Truck. See the full detailed list below. The most common Glow metallic named paints was in the early 1970's by Ford.

2618 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 in the 2000 to 9990 range were primarily used on new paint formulations from 1969 to 2003 (except for the 8000 range which has been shades of white since the 1930's). These PPG/Ditzler codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between models, makes, years, and manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 2618 See more information on Ditzler code "2618"

Examples of Ditzler code 2618 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of Ditzler paint code 2618 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1974	Ford		5U	Tan
1974	Ford	Mustang	5U	Tan Glow
1974	Ford	Pinto	5U	Tan Glow
1974	Mercury	Mercury	5U	Tan
1975	Ford		5U	Tan Glow
1975	Ford	Mustang	5U	Tan Glow
1975	Mercury	Mercury	5U	Tan Glamour
1976	Ford		5U	Tan Glow
1976	Ford	Mustang	5U	Tan Glow
1976	Ford	Pinto	5U	Tan
1976	Mercury	Mercury	5U	Tan Glamour
1977	Ford	Ford Truck	4	Tan
1983	Chrysler	Fleet	DT6545	Tan	|Dodge Truck Ditzler Offset List, Form 8302|

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5298A, M5298
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6545
Make/Year Code : DT6545, 4, 5U
PPG/Ditzler : 2618
Dupont : 42846AH, 42846DH, 42846LH, 42846
Martin Senour : 2248
Sherwin Williams : 3477
RM/BASF : 2738

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