(Light Gray : Ford : 1972 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 18 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2409; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1973 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 1A. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Gray. Other common color promotional names include Gray and Green. The color formulation has been used between 1972 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln, Company Fleet Vehicles and Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Ken-A-Vision.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 16309 in 1973, is 1A. The code 1A 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: "1A 1973 Lincoln". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5100 or M5100A. 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 1973 Ford 1A See more information on "1973 Ford 1A"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "1A"

Usage list 1973 Ford 1A paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1972	Ford		1A	Light Gray
1972	Ford	Thunderbird	1A	Light Gray
1972	Lincoln	Lincoln	1A	Light Gray
1972	Mercury	Mercury	1A	Light Gray
1973	Ford	Thunderbird	1A	Light Gray
1973	Lincoln	Lincoln	1A	Light Gray
1990	Fleet	Ken-A-Vision		Green	metallic

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5100A, M5100
Make/Year Code : 1A
PPG/Ditzler : 2409
Dupont : 5390A, 5390, 5390L
RM/BASF : 2513

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