(Charger Red : Dodge : 1968 - 1983)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 15 years of use.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Charger Red. Other common color promotional names include Barracuda Orange, Indian Ceramic, and Red. The color formulation has been used between 1968 and 1983, primarily by Dodge; but also by Plymouth, Chrysler and Jeep. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Barracuda, Belvedere, Charger, Chrysler Special Order / Fleet, Coronet, Dart, Fury, Monaco, and Valiant. See the full detailed list below.

71582 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 70000 to 79999 range are primarily shades of red and pink. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color PPG 71582 See more information on PPG code "71582"

Usage list of PPG paint code 71582 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1968	Dodge	Charger	33	Charger Red	spring color
1968	Dodge	Coronet	33	Charger Red	spring color
1968	Dodge	Dart	33	Charger Red	spring color
1968	Dodge	Dodge	33	Charger Red	spring color
1968	Dodge	Monaco	33	Charger Red	spring color
1968	Dodge	Polara	33	Charger Red	spring color
1969	Dodge	Charger	R4	Charger Red
1969	Dodge	Coronet	R4	Charger Red
1969	Dodge	Dart	R4	Charger Red
1969	Dodge	Dodge	R4	Charger Red
1969	Dodge	Monaco	R4	Charger Red
1969	Dodge	Polara	R4	Charger Red
1969	Plymouth	Barracuda	R4	Barracuda Orange
1969	Plymouth	Belvedere	R4	Barracuda Orange
1969	Plymouth	Fury	R4	Barracuda Orange
1969	Plymouth	Plymouth	R4	Barracuda Orange
1969	Plymouth	Valiant	R4	Barracuda Orange
1971	Jeep	Jeep	332	Indian Ceramic
1983	Chrysler	Fleet	DT3334	Red	|Dodge Truck Ditzler Offset List, Form 8302|

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Chrysler/Dodge : DT3334
Make/Year Code : 332, 33, DT3334, R4
PPG/Ditzler : 71582
Dupont : 4959LH, 4959DH
Acme/Rogers : 5629
Martin Senour : 1806
Sherwin Williams : 5629, 2723
Arco : 6260R, S-9488R, AE-3440R, L-5311R
RM/BASF : 2026

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