(Dark Orchid : Lincoln : 1969 - 1970)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2041; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1969 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Dark Orchid. This purple automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Orchid. Other common color promotional names include Purple and Midnight Orchid. The color formulation has been used between 1969 and 1970, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford, Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 12137 in 1969, is K. 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: K. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M3204 or M3204A. 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 1969 Ford Dark Orchid See more information on "1969 Ford Dark Orchid"
or see paints with short model/year code of : K
or See all paints named "Dark Orchid" or "Dark" or "Orchid"

Usage list 1969 Ford Dark Orchid paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Purple	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1969	Ford	Thunderbird	K	Midnight Orchid
1969	Lincoln	Lincoln	K	Dark Orchid
1969	Mercury	Mercury	K	Dark Orchid
1970	Lincoln	Lincoln	K	Dark Orchid

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M3204A, M3204
Make/Year Code : K
PPG/Ditzler : 2041
Dupont : 4974DM, 4974LH, 4974
Acme/Rogers : 5593
Arco : 6268G, S-9505G, AE-4157G, 4157G, L-5328G
RM/BASF : 2042

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