(Dark Charcoal : Ford : 1983 - 1990)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3643; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1984 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Dark Charcoal. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Charcoal. Other common color promotional names include Charcoal and Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1983 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles, Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Mustang and Thunderbird. See the full detailed list below.

The two Companies/Organizations with Fleet Vehicles using this color are: Beaver Coaches and Texaco Inc.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Ford in 1984, is 9W. 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: 9W. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5888 or M5888A. 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 1984 Ford Dark Charcoal See more information on "1984 Ford Dark Charcoal"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 9W
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Usage list 1984 Ford Dark Charcoal paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1983	Ford	Ford Truck	9W	Dark Charcoal
1983	Ford	Thunderbird	9W	Dark Charcoal
1984	Ford		9W	Dark Charcoal
1984	Ford	Mustang	9W	Dark Charcoal
1984	Mercury	Mercury	9W	Dark Charcoal
1985	Ford	Ford Truck	9W	Dark Charcoal
1990	Fleet	Beaver Coaches		Dark Charcoal
1990	Fleet	Texaco Inc		Charcoal	Canada Ltd

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5888, M5888A, M6134A
Make/Year Code : 9W
PPG/Ditzler : 3643
Dupont : B8358
RM/BASF : 14111, 13234
Glasurit : FDU-5888, FDU5888

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