(Bright Red : Ford : 1976 - 1994)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 18 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2830; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1977 paint by Mercury with a promotional name of Bright Red. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Bright Red. Other common color promotional names include Red, Castillo Red, and Bright Red (Vermilion). The color formulation has been used between 1976 and 1994, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Mustang and Ford Truck. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and trim color.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Mercury in 1977, is 2R. 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: 2R. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5440 or M5440A. 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 1977 Mercury Bright Red See more information on "1977 Mercury Bright Red"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 2R
or See all paints named "Bright Red" or "Bright"
See other Red 1977 Mercury paint shades
or See all Red Mercury paint shades

Examples of paint code 1977 Mercury Bright Red (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1977 Mercury Bright Red paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1976	Ford		2R	Castillo Red
1976	Ford	Mustang	2R	Bright Red (Vermilion)
1976	Ford	Pinto	2R	Bright Red
1976	Mercury	Mercury	2R	Bright Red
1977	Ford		2R	Bright Red
1977	Ford	Ford Truck	K	Bright Red
1977	Ford	Mustang	2R	Bright Red
1977	Ford	Pinto	2R	Bright Red
1977	Mercury	Mercury	2R	Bright Red
1978	Ford			Bright Red	stripe color
1978	Ford		2R	Bright Red
1978	Ford	Ford Truck	2R,K	Bright Red
1978	Ford	Mustang	2R	Bright Red
1978	Ford	Pinto	2R	Bright Red
1978	Mercury	Mercury	2R	Bright Red
1979	Ford	Pinto	2R	Bright Red
1982	Ford			Bright Red	stripe color
1983	Ford			Bright Red	stripe color
1994	Ford		D,F3D	Bright Red	stripe color
1994	Ford	Ford Truck		Bright Red	stripe color

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5400, M5440, M5440A
Make/Year Code : 2R, K, D, F3D
PPG/Ditzler : 2830
Dupont : 4741, 44103, 44103LW, 44103AW, 44103DM
RM/BASF : 2949
Glasurit : FDU-5440, FDU5440

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