(Chariot Red : Oldsmobile : 1947 - 1952)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Chariot Red. Another common paint color promotional name is Red Interior. The color formulation has been used between 1947 and 1952, primarily by Oldsmobile; but also by Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and interior color. Many interior paints where semi-gloss or flat versions of exterior colors. Lower gloss finishes could be created by adding a half ounce of Flattening Compound to a pint of the unreduced color. An unpolished version of the paint generally produced a semi-gloss finish for repair.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 3321 in 1950, is 12C. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 12C.

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Usage list 1950 Oldsmobile Chariot Red paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1947	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	72C	Chariot Red
1948	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	22-C	Chariot Red
1949	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	42C	Chariot Red
1950	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	12C	Chariot Red
1951	Chevrolet	Chevrolet		Red Interior	interior
1951	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	52C	Chariot Red	also 52HL
1952	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	20	Chariot Red	also 20BL two tone

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 12C, 22-C, 20, 42C, 72C, 52C
PPG/Ditzler : 70193
Dupont : 246-54869M

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