(Orient Red : Mercedes : 1980 - 1984)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 50743; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1984 paint by Mercedes with short manufacturer/year paint code of DB501. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Orient Red. Other common color promotional names include Maroon and Erie Maroon. The color formulation has been used between 1980 and 1984, primarily by Mercedes; but also by Euclid, Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below.

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

The short make/year code for this paint on a 100240 in 1984, is DB501. The code DB501 is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "DB501 1984 Mercedes".

Example of 1984 Mercedes DB501 See more information on "1984 Mercedes DB501"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "DB501"

Usage list 1984 Mercedes DB501 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Maroon	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	Euclid			Maroon
	Fleet	Bucyrus		Erie Maroon
1980	Mercedes		DB501	Orient Red
1981	Mercedes		DB501	Orient Red
1982	Mercedes		DB501	Orient Red
1983	Mercedes		DB501	Orient Red
1984	Mercedes		DB501	Orient Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : DB501
PPG/Ditzler : 50743
Dupont : 98674, 8339
Acme/Rogers : 31137
Martin Senour : 22782
RM/BASF : 7572

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