(Dark Tourmaline : Ford : 1992 - 2001)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint on 10 models.

This green blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Tourmaline. Other common color promotional names include Deep Forest Green and Midnight Teal. The color formulation has been used between 1992 and 2001, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Mazda and Nissan. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Bronco, Crown Victoria, Econoline, Escort, Explorer, Mustang, Quest, Ranger, Tracer, and Windstar. See the full detailed list below.

4503 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes in the 2000 to 9990 range were primarily used on new paint formulations from 1969 to 2003 (except for the 8000 range which has been shades of white since the 1930's). These PPG/Ditzler codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between models, makes, years, and manufacturers.

Example of the color PPG 4503 See more information on PPG code "4503"

Examples of PPG code 4503 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of PPG paint code 4503 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1992	Mercury	Mercury	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1993	Ford		NA	Dark Tourmaline
1993	Ford	Explorer	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1993	Ford	Ford Truck	NA	Dark Tourmaline	light duty truck
1994	Ford		NA	Dark Tourmaline
1994	Ford	Bronco	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1994	Ford	Crown Victoria	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1994	Ford	Explorer	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1994	Ford	Ford Truck	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1994	Ford	Mustang	NA	Deep Forest Green
1994	Mercury	Mercury	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1995	Ford		NA	Dark Tourmaline
1995	Ford	Bronco	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1995	Ford	Escort	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1995	Ford	Ford Truck	NA	Dark Tourmaline	Bronco Light Truck
1995	Ford	Mustang	NA	Deep Forest Green
1995	Mercury	Tracer	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1996	Ford		NA	Dark Tourmaline
1996	Ford	Escort	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1996	Ford	Mustang	NA	Deep Forest Green
1996	Mercury	Tracer	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1997	Ford		NA	Dark Tourmaline
1997	Ford	Crown Victoria	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1997	Ford	Ford Truck	NA	Dark Tourmaline	Villager
1997	Ford	Mustang	NA	Deep Forest Green
1997	Ford	Ranger	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1997	Ford	Windstar	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1997	Mazda		NA,17J	Dark Tourmaline	SE, Truck Dupont B9239
1998	Ford			Dark Tourmaline	mountaineer appearance package, PMPC-19500-6572A touch up |motorcraft service part number|
1998	Ford	Econoline	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1998	Ford	Ford Truck	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1998	Ford	Windstar	NA	Dark Tourmaline
1998	Mercury	Mercury	NA	Dark Tourmaline	Villager
1998	Nissan		FS1,NA,6572	Midnight Teal	Quest mini van
1998	Nissan	Quest	FS1,NA,6572	Midnight Teal	mini van
2000	Mazda		NA,17J	Dark Tourmaline	Truck
2001	Mazda		17J,NA	Dark Tourmaline

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6572
Make/Year Code : 6572, 17J, FS1, NA
PPG/Ditzler : 4503
Dupont : B9239, F2814
RM/BASF : 22010
Glasurit : FDU-6572, FDU6572

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