(Black : Ford : 1965 - 2008)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 43 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 9295; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This black automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Black'. Other common color promotional names include Mat Black, Flat Black, and Dull Black. The color formulation has been used between 1965 and 2008, primarily by Ford; but also by Buick, Company Fleet Vehicles, GM, and Opel. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Opel and Falcon. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body, interior, and trim color. Many interior paints where semi-gloss or flat versions of exterior colors. Lower gloss finishes could be created by adding a half ounce of Flattening Compound to a pint of the unreduced color. An unpolished version of the paint generally produced a semi-gloss finish for repair.

There are 14 Companies/Organizations with Fleet Vehicles using this color, see the list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 19154 in 1978, is 001. 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: 001.

Example of 1978 Opel Mat Black See more information on "1978 Opel Mat Black"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 001
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Usage list 1978 Opel Mat Black paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Black	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1965	Ford	Falcon		Black	Interior Color
1965	Ford	Galaxie		Black	Interior Color
1965	Ford	Galaxie		Black	Exterior Trim
1978	Buick	Opel	001	Mat Black	Sport Coupe only
1978	GM		001	Mat Black	Sport Coupe only
1978	Opel		001	Mat Black	Japan
1979	Buick	Opel	001	Black
1979	GM		001	Black
1979	Opel		001	Black	Japan
1990	Fleet	Alabama State of		Black	Ford color
1990	Fleet	Alaska State of		Flat Black
1990	Fleet	Allegheny County		Black
1990	Fleet	American Linen Supply Company		Black	Ford color
1990	Fleet	Bennett Cab Company		Black
1990	Fleet	Berman Leasing		Black
1990	Fleet	Columbia Gulf Transmission		Black
1990	Fleet	Cruising Van		Black	#1
1990	Fleet	Day and Ross		Black
1990	Fleet	Dean Foods Company		Flat Black
1990	Fleet	Florida State of		Black	Marine Patrol
1990	Fleet	Jones Motor Company		Black
1990	Fleet	Nebraska State of		Dull Black
1990	Fleet	Taxi		Black	Bennett Cab Company
2003	Ford		JASA	Black	trim
2004	Ford		JASA	Black	trim
2005	Ford		JASA	Black	trim
2006	Ford		JASA	Black	interior, trim
2008	Ford		JASA	Black	trim

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M21J1724B, MX1724G, M1724G, M4J1724
Make/Year Code : JASA, 001
PPG/Ditzler : 9295
Dupont : 98811
RM/BASF : 46617, 946, 5233

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