(Gray : Hendrickson : 1962 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 28 years of use, and across 5 manufacturers/makes.

This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG code 32185; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Gray'. Other common color promotional names include Georgian Gray, Metal Gray, and Grey. The color formulation has been used between 1962 and 1990, primarily by Hendrickson; but also by Chevrolet, Chrysler, Company Fleet Vehicles, GM, and GMC. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Chevrolet Special Order / Fleet, Chevy Truck, Chrysler Special Order / Fleet, GM Special Order / Fleet, and GMC Special Order / Fleet. See the full detailed list below.

The three Companies/Organizations with Fleet Vehicles using this color are: Beechnut Gum and Arco Pipeline Company.

32185 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 30000 to 39999 range are primarily shades of gray, both dark and light as well as silver. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 32185 See more information on Ditzler code "32185"

Usage list of Ditzler paint code 32185 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1962	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	522	Georgian Gray
1962	GM		522	Georgian Gray
1963	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	522	Georgian Gray	also 552(L)
1963	GM		522	Georgian Gray	also 552(L)
1965	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1966	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1967	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1968	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1969	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1970	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1971	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1972	Chevrolet	Fleet	WE5104	Gray	|Ditzler PPG Form7257|
1972	GMC	Fleet	WE5104	Gray	|GMC Truck Fleet Special Colors|
1972	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1973	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1974	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1975	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1976	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1977	Hendrickson	Trailer	66S253	Gray	metallic
1983	Chrysler	Fleet	DT1228	Gray	|Dodge Truck Ditzler Offset List, Form 8302|
1987	Fleet		66S253	Metal Gray	Architectural Code 66S253, DDL DAR, |Polycron III, Duracron, Duranar Coatings PPG Offset Listing|
1988	GM	Fleet	WA5104	Grey	North America
1990	Fleet	Arco Pipeline Company		Gray	GM color
1990	Fleet	Beechnut Gum		Gray

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WE5104, W83E5104, WA5104
Chrysler/Dodge : DT1228
Make/Year Code : WA5104, DT1228, 8268, WE5104, 522, 66S253
PPG/Ditzler : 32185
Dupont : 77784, 04322, 93-77784, 886-77784L, 4322L, 4322
Sherwin Williams : 7376
Autocolor ICI Nexa : KFD9

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