(Light Red (Rose) : Lincoln : 1979)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 51048; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1979 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Light Red Rose. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Red (Rose). Another common paint color promotional name is Maroon Purple. The color formulation has been used only in 1979, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Ford in 1979, is 2W. 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: 2W. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5646 or M5646A. 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.

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Usage list 1979 Ford Light Red Rose paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Maroon Purple	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1979	Ford		2W	Light Red (Rose)
1979	Lincoln	MarkV	2W	Light Red (Rose)

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5646A, M5646
Make/Year Code : 2W
PPG/Ditzler : 51048
Dupont : 45788AM, 45788LH, 45788
Sherwin Williams : 30239
RM/BASF : 9911

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