(Garnet Maroon : Ford : 1940 - 1950)
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This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Garnet Maroon. The color formulation has been used between 1940 and 1950, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below.

IM2256 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 starting with the letters "IM" indicate Ditz-Lac colored lacquers and polychromatics (fine aluminum powder added) and were used before 1940.

Example of the color PPG IM2256 See more information on PPG code "IM2256"

Usage list of PPG paint code IM2256 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1940	Ford			Garnet Maroon	spring color
1940	Ford			Garnet Maroon	spring color
1940	Ford			Garnet Maroon	spring color
1940	Mercury	Mercury		Garnet Maroon	spring color
1940	Mercury	Mercury		Garnet Maroon	spring color
1940	Mercury	Mercury		Garnet Maroon	spring color
1950	Fleet			Garnet Maroon	|Ditzler Book|
1950	Fleet			Garnet Maroon	|Ditzler Book|
1950	Fleet			Garnet Maroon	|Ditzler Book|

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