(Chamois : Ford : 1978 - 1980)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2997; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1978 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Chamois. This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as Chamois. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1980, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln. See the full detailed list below.

There are multiple short manufacturer/year codes for this paint on a Ford in 1978, they are 5K and 5. Careful when using these paint codes along with the make and year to specify this paint since they are may not be unique. You can check each paint code here: 5K and 5. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5536 or M5536A. 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 1978 Ford Chamois See more information on "1978 Ford Chamois"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 5K or 5
or See all paints named "Chamois"

Usage list 1978 Ford Chamois paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Ford	Ford Truck	5K,5	Chamois	clearcoat, Kentucky Truck color only
1978	Lincoln	Lincoln	5K	Chamois
1979	Ford	Ford Truck	5	Chamois
1980	Ford		5K	Chamois
1980	Lincoln	Lincoln	5K	Chamois
1980	Lincoln	MarkV	5K	Chamois

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5536, M5536A
Make/Year Code : 5K, 5
PPG/Ditzler : 2997
Dupont : 45151, 45151LH
RM/BASF : 9295
Glasurit : FDU-5536, FDU5536

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