(Pastel Caramel : Ford : 1980 - 1982)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 24966; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1980 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Light Caramel. This orange automotive paint color is most commonly known as Pastel Caramel. Other common color promotional names include Brown and Light Caramel. The color formulation has been used between 1980 and 1982, primarily by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Ford in 1980, is 5L. 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: 5L. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5708 or M5708A. 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 Light Caramel See more information on "1980 Ford Light Caramel"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 5L
or See all paints named "Light Caramel" or "Light" or "Caramel"

Usage list 1980 Ford Light Caramel paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1980	Ford	Bronco	5L	Light Caramel
1980	Ford	Ford Truck	5L	Pastel Caramel
1982	Ford	Ford Truck	5L	Pastel Caramel

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5708, MTHAWWA, M5708A
Make/Year Code : 5L
PPG/Ditzler : 24966
Dupont : B8189
RM/BASF : 12329
Glasurit : FDU-5708, FDU5708

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