(Sandlewood : Ford : 1985 - 1990)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3870; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sandlewood. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Aerostar and Thunderbird. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 224836 in 1990, is AR. 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: AR. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6114 or M6114A. 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 1990 Aerostar Sandlewood See more information on "1990 Aerostar Sandlewood"
or see paints with short model/year code of : AR
or See all paints named "Sandlewood"

Usage list 1990 Aerostar Sandlewood paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1985	Ford		8Z	Sandlewood
1985	Lincoln	Lincoln	8Z	Sandlewood
1986	Ford		8Z	Sandlewood	Taurus
1987	Ford		8Z	Sandlewood
1987	Ford	Thunderbird	8Z	Sandlewood
1987	Mercury	Mercury	8Z	Sandlewood
1989	Ford	Aerostar	8Z	Sandlewood
1989	Ford	Ford Truck	8Z	Sandlewood
1990	Ford	Aerostar	AR	Sandlewood	metallic
1990	Ford	Ford Truck	AR	Sandlewood	Econoline, light truck

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6114A, M6114
Make/Year Code : AR, 8Z
PPG/Ditzler : 3870
Dupont : B8668
RM/BASF : 15127, 16170
Glasurit : FDU-6114, FDU6114

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