(Springmist Green : Ford : 1956 - 1957)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 41980; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1956 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of W. This green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Springmist Green. Other common color promotional names include Spring Mist Green, Meadowmist Green, and Green. The color formulation has been used between 1956 and 1957, primarily by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The PPG/Ditzler code of this paint has been flagged as a offset or similar match to ppg 41839.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 5220 in 1956, is W. The code W 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: "W 1956 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M0680 or M0680A. 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 1956 Ford W See more information on "1956 Ford W"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "W"

Usage list 1956 Ford W paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Green	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
			G	Meadowmist Green	|Ditzler Form 8005 (Oct1983)| 1956 Ford offset for ppg 41839
1956	Ford		W	Spring Mist Green
1956	Ford	Fairlane	W	Spring Mist Green
1957	Ford		W	Springmist Green	Spring Color
1957	Ford	Fairlane	W	Springmist Green	Spring Color
1957	Ford	Thunderbird	W	Springmist Green	Spring Color

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M30J0680, M0680
Chrysler/Dodge : DT7424
Make/Year Code : G, W
PPG/Ditzler : 41980 (possible alternative codes: 41839)
Dupont : 2425, 93-90302, 246-90302

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