(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, Tan Glamour, and Brown. 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, Ford Truck, and Chrysler Special Order / Fleet. See the full detailed list below. The most common Glow metallic named paints was in the early 1970's by Ford.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 17464 in 1975, is 5U. 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: 5U. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5298 or M5298A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. The longer Chrysler paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Dodge Truck paint code" is DT6545. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1975 Mustang Tan Glow See more information on "1975 Mustang Tan Glow"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 5U
or See all paints named "Tan Glow" or "Tan" or "Glow"

Examples of paint code 1975 Mustang Tan Glow (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1975 Mustang Tan Glow paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
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 : M5298, M5298A
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6545
Make/Year Code : DT6545, 4, 5U
PPG/Ditzler : 2618
Dupont : 42846LH, 42846DH, 42846AH, 42846
Martin Senour : 2248
Sherwin Williams : 3477
RM/BASF : 2738

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