(Light Chamois : Ford : 1978 - 1979)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes 3057 or 82314. The most popular is 3057; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1979 paint by Mercury with a promotional name of Light Chamois. This yellow automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Chamois. Other common color promotional names include Chamois, Yellow, and Tan. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1979, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Pinto, Thunderbird, 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 1979, is 83. 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: 83. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5520 or M5520A. 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 1979 Mercury Light Chamois See more information on "1979 Mercury Light Chamois"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 83
or See all paints named "Light Chamois" or "Light" or "Chamois"

Examples of paint code 1979 Mercury Light Chamois (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1979 Mercury Light Chamois paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Yellow	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Ford			Light Chamois	stripe color
1978	Ford		83	Light Chamois
1978	Ford	Ford Truck	83,7	Tan
1978	Ford	Mustang	83	Chamois
1978	Ford	Pinto	83	Light Chamois
1978	Ford	Thunderbird	83	Light Chamois
1978	Lincoln	Lincoln	83	Light Chamois
1978	Mercury	Mercury	83	Light Chamois
1979	Ford		83	Light Chamois
1979	Ford	Mustang	83	Light Chamois
1979	Ford	Pinto	83	Light Chamois
1979	Ford	Thunderbird	83	Light Chamois
1979	Mercury	Mercury	83	Light Chamois

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5524A, M5520
Make/Year Code : 7, 83
PPG/Ditzler : 3057
Dupont : 45155A, 45155, 45155D, 45155L
RM/BASF : 8782

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