(Orchid Gray : Ford : 1960)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 50570; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1960 paint by Mercury with a promotional name of Royal Lilac. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Orchid Gray. Other common color promotional names include Lilac, Royal Lilac, and Purple. The color formulation has been used only in 1960, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Comet, Fairlane, and Galaxie. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Mercury in 1960, is Q. 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: Q. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M1248 or M1248A. 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 1960 Mercury Royal Lilac See more information on "1960 Mercury Royal Lilac"
or see paints with short model/year code of : Q
or See all paints named "Royal Lilac" or "Royal" or "Lilac"

Usage list 1960 Mercury Royal Lilac paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Purple	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1960	Ford		Q	Orchid Gray
1960	Ford	Edsel	Q	Lilac
1960	Ford	Fairlane	Q	Orchid Gray
1960	Ford	Galaxie	Q	Orchid Gray
1960	Mercury	Comet	Q	Royal Lilac

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M1248, M30J1248
Make/Year Code : Q
PPG/Ditzler : 50570
Dupont : 202-94142, 181-94142, 94142, 4089
Acme/Rogers : 8873

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