(Persimmon : Mercury : 1955 - 1964)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 60208; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1955 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Persimmon. This orange automotive paint color is most commonly known as Persimmon. Another common paint color promotional name is Orange. The color formulation has been used between 1955 and 1964, primarily by Mercury; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: DC Transit Company.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38151 in 1955, is 31. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 31. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M0549 or M0549A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1955 Ford Persimmon See more information on "1955 Ford Persimmon"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 31
or See all paints named "Persimmon"

Usage list 1955 Ford Persimmon paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Orange	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
				Orange	Dupont, |Martin Senour Alphabetical Fleet Listing No. 1, 1964|
1955	Mercury	Mercury	31	Persimmon
1956	Mercury	Mercury	31	Persimmon
1957	Mercury	Mercury	29	Persimmon
1964	Fleet	DC Transit Company		Orange	Washington DC, |Martin Senour Alphabetical Fleet Listing No. 1, 1964|

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M25J0549, M0549, M30J0549
Make/Year Code : 31, 29
PPG/Ditzler : 60208
Dupont : 246-59327, 93-59327, 93-59327H, 2188
Martin Senour : 98L-1442
Sherwin Williams : 7715

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