(Desert Violet : Ford : 1996 - 1998)This purple automotive paint color is most commonly known as Desert Violet. The color formulation has been used between 1996 and 1998, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln, Nissan and Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Continental, Contour, Explorer, Ford Truck, Mark VIII, and Town Car. See the full detailed list below.
The short make/year code for this paint on a 124435 in 1996, is JC. 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:
JC. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is
M6759 or M6759A. 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 1996 Mark VIII Desert Violet
See more information on "1996 Mark VIII Desert Violet" or see paints with short model/year code of :
JC or
See all paints named "Desert Violet" or "
Desert" or "
Violet"
Usage list 1996 Mark VIII Desert Violet paint
(more information)
year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
1996 | Ford | | JC | Desert Violet | |
1996 | Ford | Contour | JC | Desert Violet | |
1996 | Lincoln | Continental | JC | Desert Violet | |
1996 | Lincoln | Lincoln | JC | Desert Violet | Continental Mark VIII Town Car |
1996 | Lincoln | Mark VIII | JC | Desert Violet | |
1996 | Lincoln | Town Car | JC | Desert Violet | |
1996 | Mercury | Mercury | JC | Desert Violet | |
1997 | Ford | | JC | Desert Violet | |
1997 | Ford | Explorer | JC | Desert Violet | |
1997 | Ford | Ford Truck | JC | Desert Violet | Econoline Explorer Ranger |
1997 | Lincoln | Lincoln | JC | Desert Violet | |
1997 | Mercury | Mercury | JC | Desert Violet | |
1997 | Nissan | | JC,LS3 | Desert Violet | Quest mini van |
1997 | Nissan | Quest | JC,LS3 | Desert Violet | mini van |
1998 | Ford | Explorer | JC | Desert Violet | |
1998 | Ford | Ford Truck | JC | Desert Violet | |
1998 | Nissan | | LS3,JC | Desert Violet | Quest mini van |
1998 | Nissan | Quest | LS3,JC | Desert Violet | mini van |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford :
M6759
Make/Year Code : LS3, JC
PPG/Ditzler :
5100
Dupont :
B9664
Glasurit : FDU-6759, FDU6759
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