Ditzler code 2052 - yellow
This yellow automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Yellow'. Other common color promotional names include Empire Yellow, Bright Yellow (Grabber Yellow), Bright Yellow, Grabber (Bright) Yellow, Empire, and Corporate Yellow. The color formulation has been used between 1968 and 1971, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Mustang, Ford Truck, Comet, Cougar, Fairlane, Galaxie, and Falcon. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for special order, and corporate main body color.

2052 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 in the 2000 to 9990 range were primarily used on new paint formulations from 1969 to 2003. They serve as a great way to track the usage of paint.


Example of the color Ditzler 2052
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Usage list of Ditzler paint code 2052 (more information)
yearmakemodelcodepaint namecomment
1968FordMustangCorporate Yellowspecial order
1969Ford9Yellow
1969FordFairlane9Yellow
1969FordFalcon9Yellow
1969FordFord TruckKEmpire
1969FordGalaxie9Yellow
1969FordMustang9 or blankBright Yellow1969 Ford Truck Empire Yellow
1969FordMustang9 or blankGrabber (Bright) YellowShelby only
1969MercuryComet9Yellowspring color
1969MercuryMercury9YellowCougar Spring color
1970FordFord TruckUEmpire Yellow
1970FordMustang9Bright Yellow (Grabber Yellow)Shelby only
1970MercuryCougar9YellowEliminator only
1971FordFord TruckUEmpire Yellow

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M3217
Make/Year Code : K, 9, 9 or blank, U
PPG/Ditzler : 2052
Dupont : 5051D, , 5051A, 5051, 5051L
Acme/Rogers : 5676
Martin Senour : 1845
Sherwin Williams : 2254

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