(Gunmetal : Kaiser : 1946 - 1952)
This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Gunmetal. Another common paint color promotional name is Gunmetal Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1946 and 1952, primarily by Kaiser. See the full detailed list below.

30449 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 in the USA. Formulations used for trim, imports, and special orders continue to the present. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 30000 to 39999 range are primarily shades of gray, both dark and light as well as silver. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 30449 See more information on Ditzler code "30449"

Usage list of Ditzler paint code 30449 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1946	Kaiser		162	Gunmetal	metallic, Manhattan, 363, 384
1947	Kaiser		162,542	Gunmetal	metallic, Manhattan, 363, 384
1952	Kaiser		421	Gunmetal Gray	metallic, codes 421 427 623 638 639 upper

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 421, 542, 162
PPG/Ditzler : 30449
Dupont : 202-32420, 0101
Sherwin Williams : 43655, 32949

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