(Light Gold : Mercury : 1976 - 1979)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2838; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1979 paint by Mercury with a promotional name of Light Gold. This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Gold. Other common color promotional names include Gold and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1976 and 1979, primarily by Mercury; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Mercury in 1979, is 6W. 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: 6W. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5439 or M5439A. 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 1979 Mercury Light Gold See more information on "1979 Mercury Light Gold"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 6W
or See all paints named "Light Gold" or "Light"
See other Gold 1979 Mercury paint shades
or See all Gold Mercury paint shades

Usage list 1979 Mercury Light Gold paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1976	Ford		6W	Light Gold
1976	Mercury	Mercury	6W	Light Gold
1978	Ford		6W	Gold
1978	Mercury	Mercury	6W	Gold
1979	Ford		6W	Light Gold
1979	Mercury	Mercury	6W	Light Gold

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5439, M5439A
Make/Year Code : 6W
PPG/Ditzler : 2838
Dupont : 44102DH, 44102, 44102A, 44102L
RM/BASF : 2957

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