(Light Green : Ford : 1971)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2290; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Green. Other common color promotional names include Seafood Green, Green, and Seafoam Green. The color formulation has been used only in 1971, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. See the full detailed list below.

The PPG/Ditzler code of this paint has been flagged as a offset or similar match to ppg 41269 and ppg 40438.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 14220 in 1971, is H. 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: H. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M3472 or M3472A. 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 1971 Thunderbird Light Green See more information on "1971 Thunderbird Light Green"
or see paints with short model/year code of : H
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Usage list 1971 Thunderbird Light Green paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Green	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
			G	Seafood Green	|Ditzler Form 8005 (Oct1983)| 1953 Ford offset for ppg 41269 but darker, 1952 Ford Glenmist Green code G ppg 40438
1971	Ford		H	Light Green
1971	Ford	Ford Truck	O	Seafoam Green
1971	Ford	Thunderbird	H	Light Green
1971	Lincoln	Lincoln	H	Light Green
1971	Mercury	Mercury	H	Light Green

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M3472, M3472A
Make/Year Code : H, G, O
PPG/Ditzler : 2290 (possible alternative codes: 40438, 41269)
Dupont : 5232L, 5232D, 40180, 5232A, 5232
RM/BASF : 2364

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