(Copper : Ford : 1958 - 1960)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 21473; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1960 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of Q. This orange brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Copper. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1958 and 1960, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 7201 in 1960, is Q. The code Q 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: "Q 1960 Lincoln". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M0824 or M0824A. 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.

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Usage list 1960 Ford Q paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1958	Ford	Edsel	U	Copper
1960	Lincoln	Lincoln	Q	Copper

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M0824, M30J0824
Make/Year Code : U, Q
PPG/Ditzler : 21473
Dupont : 181-15433H, 2727H, 202-83007H
Acme/Rogers : 8454

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