(Thorne Brown : Ford : 1929 - 1989)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 60 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes IM283 or 73086. The most popular is IM283; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1987 paint by Mazda with a promotional name of Dark Claret. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Thorne Brown. Other common color promotional names include Dark Claret, Red, and Thorn Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1929 and 1989, primarily by Ford; but also by Mazda, Lincoln and Chrysler. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 254222 in 1987, is HD. 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: HD.

Example of 1987 Mazda Dark Claret See more information on "1987 Mazda Dark Claret"
or see paints with short model/year code of : HD
or See all paints named "Dark Claret" or "Dark" or "Claret"

Usage list 1987 Mazda Dark Claret paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1929	Ford			Thorne Brown	lower color only
1930	Chrysler			Thorn Brown	also beads and molding
1930	Ford			Thorne Brown
1930	Lincoln	Lincoln		Thorne Brown
1931	Ford			Thorne Brown
1931	Lincoln	Lincoln		Thorne Brown
1987	Mazda		HD	Dark Claret	929
1988	Mazda		HD	Dark Claret	929
1989	Mazda		HD	Dark Claret	929

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : 246-9248
Make/Year Code : 2060, 2055
PPG/Ditzler : IM283
Dupont : 246-30271, L8815, 246-30548, 246-5496

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