(Sterling Silver : Datsun : 1974 - 1990)
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This silver gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sterling Silver. Another common paint color promotional name is Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1974 and 1990, primarily by Datsun; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Highway Trailer.

33143 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 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 PPG 33143 See more information on PPG code "33143"

Usage list of PPG paint code 33143 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1974	Datsun	Datsun	306	Sterling Silver
1975	Datsun	Datsun	306	Sterling Silver
1976	Datsun	Datsun	306	Sterling Silver
1977	Datsun	Datsun	306	Sterling Silver
1978	Datsun	Datsun	306	Sterling Silver
1990	Fleet	Highway Trailer		Gray	metallic

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 306
PPG/Ditzler : 33143
Dupont : 43298
Acme/Rogers : 91758
Sherwin Williams : 6869

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