(Silver : Ford : 1983 - 1992)
This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG codes 3590 or 34303 or 33903. The most popular is 3590; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This silver gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Silver'. Another common paint color promotional name is Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1983 and 1992, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln and Company Fleet Vehicles. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Thunderbird and Tracer. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 24788 in 1989, is 1Q. 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: 1Q. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5909 or M5909A. 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 1989 Tracer Silver See more information on "1989 Tracer Silver"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 1Q
or See all paints named "Silver"
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Examples of paint code 1989 Tracer Silver (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1989 Tracer Silver paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
					|Mack Truck Dupont Imron PPG Durethane Offset Listing| June 1988
1983	Ford		1Q	Silver
1983	Ford	Thunderbird	1Q	Silver	Glamor color
1983	Lincoln	Lincoln	1Q	Silver
1983	Mercury	Mercury	1Q	Silver
1984	Ford		1Q	Silver
1984	Ford	Thunderbird	1Q	Silver
1984	Lincoln	Lincoln	1Q	Silver
1984	Mercury	Mercury	1Q	Silver
1985	Ford		1Q	Silver
1985	Ford	Thunderbird	1Q	Silver
1985	Lincoln	Lincoln	1Q	Silver
1985	Mercury	Mercury	1Q	Silver
1986	Ford		1Q,14	Silver	1Q Thunderbird, Tempo, Escort, 14 Taurus, LTD
1986	Lincoln	Lincoln	1Q	Silver
1986	Mercury	Mercury	1Q	Silver
1987	Fleet		51131XL	Silver	metallic, Architectural Code 51131XL, DLL DAR DAU, little darker, |Polycron III, Duracron, Duranar Coatings PPG Offset Listing|
1987	Ford		1Q	Silver
1987	Ford	Ford Truck	1Q	Silver
1987	Lincoln	Lincoln	1Q	Silver
1987	Mercury	Mercury	1Q	Silver
1988	Mercury	Tracer	1Q	Silver
1989	Ford	Ford Truck	1Q	Silver
1989	Mercury	Tracer	1Q	Silver
1990	Ford	Ford Truck	YM	Silver	medium heavy duty truck
1990	Mercury	Tracer	YM,1Q	Silver	ppg 34303 Mexico production also Ford code M6220
1991	Ford	Ford Truck	YM	Silver	Ranger, medium heavy duty truck
1992	Ford	Ford Truck	YM	Silver	heavy duty truck

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5909, M5909A
Make/Year Code : 51131XL, 1Q, YM, 14
PPG/Ditzler : 3590
Dupont : B8345
RM/BASF : 54FD5909, 13202
Glasurit : FDU-5909, FDU5909

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