(Smoke : Ford : 1986 - 1987)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3848; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Smoke. Other common color promotional names include Gray and Medium Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1986 and 1987, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23496 in 1987, is 18. 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: 18. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6091 or M6091A. 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 1987 Mercury Smoke See more information on "1987 Mercury Smoke"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 18
or See all paints named "Smoke"

Usage list 1987 Mercury Smoke paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1986	Ford		18	Smoke
1986	Mercury	Mercury	18	Smoke
1987	Ford		18	Smoke
1987	Ford	Thunderbird	18	Medium Gray
1987	Mercury	Mercury	18	Smoke

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6091A, M6091
Make/Year Code : 18
PPG/Ditzler : 3848
Dupont : B8646
RM/BASF : 16148, 54FD6091
Glasurit : FDU-6091, FDU6091

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