(Sand : Ford : 1980 - 1983)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3287; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1981 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 6B. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sand. Other common color promotional names include Sand Glow, Light Sand, and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1980 and 1983, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Ford Truck, LTD, and Fairmont. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 19959 in 1981, is 6B. The code 6B 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: "6B 1981 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5738 or M5738A. 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 1981 Ford 6B See more information on "1981 Ford 6B"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "6B"

Usage list 1981 Ford 6B paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1980	Ford		6B	Sand
1980	Ford	Bronco	6B	Light Sand
1980	Ford	Bronco	6B	Sand Glow	optional Glamour color
1980	Ford	Ford Truck	6B	Sand
1980	Ford	LTD	6B	Sand Glow
1980	Mercury	Mercury	6B	Sand
1981	Ford		6B	Sand
1981	Mercury	Mercury	6B	Sand
1982	Ford		6B	Sand
1982	Ford	Fairmont	6B	Sand Glow	Futura
1983	Ford		6B	Sand
1983	Mercury	Mercury	6B	Sand

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5738, M5738A
Make/Year Code : 6B
PPG/Ditzler : 3287
Dupont : B8027
Sherwin Williams : 30913
RM/BASF : 11451, 11451G
Glasurit : FDU-5738, FDU5738

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