(Gunmetal : Chrysler : 1942 - 1956)
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1942 paint by Chrysler with a promotional name of Gunmetal. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Gunmetal. Other common color promotional names include Cadet Gray and Light Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1942 and 1956, primarily by Chrysler; but also by DeSoto, JW Waters and Dodge. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 2397 in 1942, is 8. 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: 8. Please note that 1942 make paint codes are quite old and may not exist in many modern databases.

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Usage list 1942 Chrysler Gunmetal paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1942	Chrysler		8	Gunmetal	also 78 lower, 87 upper
1942	DeSoto		810,814	Gunmetal	upper 933 934, lower 934 936
1942	Dodge	Dodge	805,806	Cadet Gray	also 920 921 upper, 922 923 lower
1946	Chrysler		8	Gunmetal	also 87 upper
1946	DeSoto		516,517	Gunmetal	upper 929 930
1947	Chrysler		8	Gunmetal	also 87 upper
1948	Chrysler		8	Gunmetal
1956	JW Waters	Taxi		Light Gray	taxi color

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 516, 517, 810, 806, 8, 805, 814
PPG/Ditzler : 30006
Dupont : 225-34902, 93-23161

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