(Jalapena Red : Ford : 1985 - 1986)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Jalapena Red. Other common color promotional names include Bright Red (Jalapena) and Bright Red. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1986, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

Dupont codes starting with a letter and ending in a 4 digit number were assigned to most new and existing paints staring in 1980 to the present. Sometimes these codes had an additional letter added to the end to differentiate finish or location. These codes are a good way to track page usage between models and years.

Example of the color Dupont B8553 See more information on Dupont code "B8553"

Examples of Dupont code B8553 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of Dupont paint code B8553 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1985	Ford		2R	Jalapena Red
1985	Ford	Mustang	2R	Bright Red (Jalapena)
1985	Mercury	Mercury	2R	Jalapena Red
1986	Ford		2R	Jalapena Red	Tempo, Mustang, Escort
1986	Ford	Mustang	2R	Bright Red
1986	Mercury	Mercury	2R	Jalapena Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6002, M6002A
Make/Year Code : 2R
PPG/Ditzler : 3718
Dupont : B8553
RM/BASF : 15104
Glasurit : FDU-6002, FDU6002

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