(Dark Spruce : Ford : 1981 - 1990)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 45518; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1981 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Dark Spruce. This green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Spruce. Other common color promotional names include Green and Dark Spruce Green. The color formulation has been used between 1981 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Ranger and Bronco. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Union Carbide.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Ford in 1981, is 4H. 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: 4H. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5741 or M5741A. 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 1981 Ford Dark Spruce See more information on "1981 Ford Dark Spruce"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 4H
or See all paints named "Dark Spruce" or "Dark" or "Spruce"

Usage list 1981 Ford Dark Spruce paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Green	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1981	Ford	Bronco	4H	Dark Spruce	metallic
1981	Ford	Ford Truck	4H	Dark Spruce
1981	Ford	Ranger	4H	Dark Spruce	metallic
1982	Ford	Ford Truck	4H	Dark Spruce
1982	Ford	Ranger	4H	Dark Spruce
1990	Fleet	Union Carbide		Dark Spruce Green

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5741, M5741A
Make/Year Code : 4H
PPG/Ditzler : 45518
Dupont : B8183
RM/BASF : 12307
Glasurit : FDU-5741, FDU5741

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