Dupont code 246-30979M 30979M - red
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Ford Maroon. Another common paint color promotional name is Mansion Maroon. The color formulation has been used between 1930 and 1936, primarily by Ford; but also by Oldsmobile. See the full detailed list below.

Dupont codes starting with "244-" or "246-" and ending with a 4 or 5 digit number where used from 1920 through the 50's with a few "93-", "202-", and "210" prefixed codes thrown in early on. "93-" paint codes appear to be reserved for Truck/Fleet or very popular paints while the "202-" and "210" where metallic paints. As new paint types came out more prefixes were introduced. For this report on Dupont code 246-30979M, we have included variations with the prefix removed. The remaining digits are a good way to track paint usage between years.

Example of the color Dupont 246-30979M See more information on Dupont code "246-30979M" Usage list of Dupont paint code 246-30979M (more information) year make model code paint name comment 1930 Ford Ford Maroon 1931 Ford Ford Maroon 1936 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile 102 Mansion Maroon Paint Manufacturer Codes Make/Year Code : 379, 102, 429 PPG/Ditzler : IM1011 Dupont : 93-2192M, 246-30979M, 246-50721 back to PaintRef.com homepage

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