(Bittersweet : Lincoln : 1980 - 1981)
This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG codes 3294 or 61181. The most popular is 3294; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1980 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Bittersweet. This red orange automotive paint color is most commonly known as Bittersweet. Other common color promotional names include Dark Bittersweet and Orange. The color formulation has been used between 1980 and 1981, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 19617 in 1980, is 8E. 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: 8E. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5656 or M5656A. 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 1980 Ford Bittersweet See more information on "1980 Ford Bittersweet"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 8E
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Usage list 1980 Ford Bittersweet paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Orange	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
					|Mack Truck Dupont Imron PPG Durethane Offset Listing| August 1988
1980	Ford		8E	Bittersweet	Versailles
1980	Lincoln	Lincoln	8E	Bittersweet
1980	Lincoln	MarkV	8E	Bittersweet
1981	Ford		8E	Dark Bittersweet
1981	Lincoln	MarkV	8E	Dark Bittersweet

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5656, M5656A
Make/Year Code : 8E
PPG/Ditzler : 3294
Dupont : C8080
RM/BASF : 11459
Glasurit : FDU-5656, FDU5656

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