(Tampico Red : Mercury : 1949)This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Tampico Red. The color formulation has been used only in 1949, primarily by Mercury; but also by Lincoln. See the full detailed list below.
The Ford manufacturing code of this paint is 14272.
70245 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 70000 to 79999 range are primarily shades of red and pink. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.
Example of the color Ditzler 70245
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Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford :
14272
Make/Year Code : 19
PPG/Ditzler :
70245
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