(Bright Red : Ford : 1972 - 1973)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Bright Red. The color formulation has been used between 1972 and 1973, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The 4 or 5 digit Dupont paint codes ending in an D or DH or DM are Dulux paints. Primarily from 1960 to 1980 Dupont paint codes included all three L-Lucite, A-Centari, and D-Dulux versions. Use the 4 or 5 digit code to track paints colors independent of paint type.

Example of the color Dupont 5229D See more information on Dupont code "5229D"

Examples of Dupont code 5229D (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of Dupont paint code 5229D (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1972	Ford		2B	Bright Red
1972	Ford	Mustang	2B	Bright Red
1972	Mercury	Mercury	2B	Bright Red
1973	Ford		2B	Bright Red
1973	Ford	Pinto	2B	Bright Red
1973	Mercury	Mercury	2B	Bright Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M3560, M3560A, M2560
Make/Year Code : 2B, 3, 6
PPG/Ditzler : 2296
Dupont : 5229A, 5339AM, 5339DH, 5229AM, 5229DH, 5229D, 5229L, 5229LM, 5220AM, 5229
Martin Senour : 2004
Sherwin Williams : 3072
RM/BASF : 12791, 2433
Glasurit : FDU-3560, FDU3560

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