(Sunlit Gold : Ford : 1968)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 22833; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sunlit Gold. Other common color promotional names include Grecian Gold, Brown, and Chancery Gold. The color formulation has been used only in 1968, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Comet, Cougar, Fairlane, Falcon, Galaxie, and Thunderbird. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 11227 in 1968, is Y. 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: Y. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M3073 or M3073A. 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 1968 Thunderbird Sunlit Gold See more information on "1968 Thunderbird Sunlit Gold"
or see paints with short model/year code of : Y
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Examples of paint code 1968 Thunderbird Sunlit Gold (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1968 Thunderbird Sunlit Gold paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1968	Ford		Y	Sunlit Gold
1968	Ford	Fairlane	Y	Sunlit Gold
1968	Ford	Falcon	Y	Sunlit Gold
1968	Ford	Galaxie	Y	Sunlit Gold
1968	Ford	Mustang	Y	Sunlit Gold
1968	Ford	Thunderbird	Y	Sunlit Gold
1968	Lincoln	Lincoln	Y	Chancery Gold
1968	Mercury	Comet	Y	Grecian Gold
1968	Mercury	Cougar	Y	Grecian Gold
1968	Mercury	Mercury	Y	Grecian Gold

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M3073A, M3073
Make/Year Code : Y
PPG/Ditzler : 22833
Dupont : 4874L, 4874, 4874D, 8474D
Acme/Rogers : 5454
Martin Senour : 1756
Sherwin Williams : 3064
Arco : S-9412G, 4126G, 6218G, L-5235G, AE-4126G
RM/BASF : 1951, A1951, E1951D

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