(Bright Red : Ford : 1980 - 2001)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 21 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3296; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1980 paint by Mercury with a promotional name of Bright Red. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Bright Red. Other common color promotional names include Brite Red and Red. The color formulation has been used between 1980 and 2001, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Ford Truck, Fairmont, and Thunderbird. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Mercury in 1980, is 27. 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: 27. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5734 or M5734A. 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 1980 Mercury Bright Red See more information on "1980 Mercury Bright Red"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 27
or See all paints named "Bright Red" or "Bright"
See other Red 1980 Mercury paint shades
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Usage list 1980 Mercury Bright Red paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1980	Ford		27	Bright Red
1980	Ford	Mustang	27	Bright Red
1980	Mercury	Mercury	27	Bright Red
1981	Ford		27	Bright Red
1981	Ford	Mustang	27	Bright Red
1981	Mercury	Mercury	27	Bright Red
1982	Ford		27	Brite Red
1982	Ford	Fairmont	27	Bright Red	Futura
1982	Ford	Ford Truck	27	Bright Red
1982	Ford	Mustang	27	Bright Red
1982	Mercury	Mercury	27	Brite Red
1983	Ford		27	Brite Red
1983	Ford	Ford Truck	27	Bright Red
1983	Ford	Mustang	27	Bright Red
1983	Ford	Thunderbird	27	Bright Red
1983	Mercury	Mercury	27	Brite Red
1984	Ford		27	Brite Red
1984	Ford	Ford Truck	27	Bright Red
1984	Ford	Mustang	27	Bright Red
1984	Mercury	Mercury	27	Brite Red
2001				Bright Red	Lead Free, |2003 Autocolor Commercial Transport Color Register|, ppg best guess

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5734, MDJAXXA, M5734A
Make/Year Code : 27
PPG/Ditzler : 3296 (possible alternative codes: best)
Dupont : B8055, C8055, 88055
Sherwin Williams : 30910
RM/BASF : 11463, 11463V
Glasurit : FDU-5734, FDU5734
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 1GNX

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