(Smoke : Ford : 1986 - 1991)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes 3845 or 33941. The most popular is 3845; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Smoke. Other common color promotional names include Light Gray, Gray, and Light Gray (Smoke). The color formulation has been used between 1986 and 1991, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln and Company Fleet Vehicles. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Thunderbird and Ford Truck. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and trim color.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: GTE Automatic Electric Corp.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23545 in 1987, is 1K. 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: 1K. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6062 or M6062A. 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 1987 Thunderbird Light Gray See more information on "1987 Thunderbird Light Gray"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 1K
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Examples of paint code 1987 Thunderbird Light Gray (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1987 Thunderbird Light Gray paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1986	Ford		1K	Light Gray	Crown Victoria, Country Squire, LTD, Tempo
1986	Lincoln	Lincoln	1K	Smoke
1986	Mercury	Mercury	1K	Smoke
1987	Ford		1K	Smoke
1987	Ford	Ford Truck		Gray	stripe color
1987	Ford	Mustang	1K	Light Gray
1987	Ford	Thunderbird	1K	Light Gray
1987	Mercury	Mercury	1K	Smoke
1988	Ford		1K	Smoke
1988	Ford	Mustang	1K	Light Gray (Smoke)
1988	Ford	Thunderbird	1K	Light Gray
1988	Mercury	Mercury	1K	Smoke
1989	Ford		1K	Smoke
1989	Ford	Mustang	1K	Light Gray (Smoke)
1990	Fleet	GTE Automatic Electric Corp		Gray
1990	Ford		Z6	Smoke	solid
1990	Ford		Z6	Smoke	late addition paint
1991	Ford		Z6,1K	Smoke	solid

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6062A, M6062
Make/Year Code : Z6, 1K
PPG/Ditzler : 3845
Dupont : B8643
RM/BASF : 16143
Glasurit : FDU-6062, FDU6062

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