(Light Apricot : Lincoln : 1978 - 1979)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3059; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1979 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 88. This orange automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Apricot. Other common color promotional names include Crystal Apricot and Orange. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1979, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38895 in 1979, is 88. The code 88 is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "88 1979 Lincoln". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5572 or M5572A. 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 1979 Ford 88 See more information on "1979 Ford 88"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "88"

Usage list 1979 Ford 88 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Orange	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Lincoln	Lincoln	88	Crystal Apricot
1979	Ford		88	Light Apricot
1979	Lincoln	Lincoln	88	Light Apricot

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5572A, M5572
Make/Year Code : 88
PPG/Ditzler : 3059
Dupont : 45173AM, 45173, 45173LH
RM/BASF : 9535

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