(Platinum : Mercury : 1958 - 1959)
This silver gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Platinum. Other common color promotional names include Silver Sheen, Silver Gray, and Silver. The color formulation has been used between 1958 and 1959, primarily by Mercury; but also by Lincoln, Ford. See the full detailed list below.

31608 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes from 10000 to 95000 were used on new paint formulations starting in the late 1930's and extending to around 1968. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 30000 to 39999 range are primarily shades of gray, both dark and light as well as silver. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color PPG 31608 See more information on PPG code "31608"

Usage list of PPG paint code 31608 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1958	Ford	Thunderbird		Platinum
1958	Lincoln	Lincoln	24	Silver Gray
1958	Mercury	Mercury	55	Silver Sheen
1959	Ford	Thunderbird	Z,14	Platinum
1959	Lincoln	Lincoln	55	Silver
1959	Mercury	Mercury	55	Silver Sheen

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M30J0979, M0979
Make/Year Code : 24, 8261, Z, 14, 55
PPG/Ditzler : 31608
Dupont : 2750, 02750, 15492, 181-15492, 202-83127
Acme/Rogers : 8543

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