(Sunburst Yellow : Major Appliance Companys : 1957 - 1983)
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This yellow automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sunburst Yellow. Other common color promotional names include Hotpoint Sunburst Yellow and Yellow. The color formulation has been used between 1957 and 1983, primarily by Major Appliance Companys; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Hotpoint Appliance Company Chicago IL.

80939 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 80000 to 89999 range are primarily shades of yellow. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color PPG 80939 See more information on PPG code "80939"

Usage list of PPG paint code 80939 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1957	Fleet	Hotpoint Appliance Company Chicago IL		Sunburst Yellow
1958	Appliance	Hotpoint	311	Sunburst Yellow
1967	Appliance	Hotpoint	311	Hotpoint Sunburst Yellow
1972	Appliance	Maytag		Yellow
1972	Appliance	Norge		Sunburst Yellow
1977	Appliance	Hotpoint	311	Sunburst Yellow
1983	Appliance	Hotpoint	311	Hotpoint Sunburst Yellow
1983	Appliance	Maytag		Yellow
1983	Appliance	Norge		Sunburst Yellow

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 311
PPG/Ditzler : 80939
Dupont : 74526H

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