(Desert Gold : Ford : 1961)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 81249; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as Desert Gold. Other common color promotional names include Sunburst Gold and Yellow. The color formulation has been used only in 1961, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Thunderbird and Fairlane. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 7600 in 1961, is F. 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: F. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M1366 or M1366A. 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 1961 Galaxie Desert Gold See more information on "1961 Galaxie Desert Gold"
or see paints with short model/year code of : F
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Usage list 1961 Galaxie Desert Gold paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Yellow	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1961	Ford		F	Desert Gold
1961	Ford	Fairlane	F	Desert Gold
1961	Ford	Galaxie	F	Desert Gold
1961	Ford	Thunderbird	F	Desert Gold
1961	Lincoln	Lincoln	F	Sunburst Gold
1961	Mercury	Mercury	F	Sunburst Gold

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M30J1366, M1366
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6212, DT2327
Make/Year Code : F
PPG/Ditzler : 81249
Dupont : 4161, 246-94878, 93-94878
Acme/Rogers : 8940

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