(Graphite : Ford : 1988 - 1990)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 4076; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1988 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Graphite. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Graphite. Another common paint color promotional name is Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1988 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 224816 in 1988, is 49. 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: 49. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6353 or M6353A. 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 1988 Ford Graphite See more information on "1988 Ford Graphite"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 49
or See all paints named "Graphite"

Usage list 1988 Ford Graphite paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1988	Ford		49	Graphite
1988	Ford	Aerostar	49	Graphite	metallic
1988	Ford	Ford Truck	49	Graphite
1988	Mercury	Mercury	49	Graphite
1989	Ford		49	Graphite
1989	Ford	Aerostar	49	Graphite
1989	Ford	Ford Truck	49	Graphite
1989	Mercury	Mercury	49	Graphite
1990	Ford		YT	Graphite
1990	Ford		YT	Graphite	late addition paint
1990	Ford	Aerostar	YT	Graphite	metallic
1990	Ford	Ford Truck	YT	Graphite	Econoline, light truck

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6353, M6353A
Make/Year Code : YT, 49
PPG/Ditzler : 4076
Dupont : D8810
RM/BASF : 18152
Glasurit : FDU-6353, FDU6353

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