(Charcoal : Oldsmobile : 1934 - 1957)
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This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Charcoal. Another common paint color promotional name is Malolo Tan Medium. The color formulation has been used between 1934 and 1957, primarily by Oldsmobile; but also by GM, Buick. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for trim and main body color.

Be careful with Dupont 4 digit codes (i.e. 2569 or 02569 or 246-2569) before 1946. There may have been some reuse in later years.

Example of the color Dupont 2569 See more information on Dupont code "2569"

Usage list of Dupont paint code 2569 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1934	Buick	Buick		Malolo Tan Medium	trim
1957	GM		52	Charcoal
1957	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	52	Charcoal

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 52
PPG/Ditzler : 31457
Dupont : 2270H, 260-90571, 260-59197H, 2569

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