(Sand Beige : Ford : 1985 - 1986)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3734; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1985 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Sand Beige. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sand Beige. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1986, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Ford in 1985, is 8M. 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: 8M. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5983 or M5983A. 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 1985 Ford Sand Beige See more information on "1985 Ford Sand Beige"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 8M
or See all paints named "Sand Beige" or "Sand" or "Beige"

Usage list 1985 Ford Sand Beige paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1985	Ford		8M	Sand Beige
1985	Ford	Ford Truck	8M	Sand Beige
1985	Lincoln	Lincoln	8M	Sand Beige
1985	Mercury	Mercury	8M	Sand Beige
1986	Ford		8M	Sand Beige	metallic, Thunderbird, Tempo, Escort
1986	Ford	Thunderbird	8M	Sand Beige	metallic
1986	Lincoln	Lincoln	8M	Sand Beige
1986	Mercury	Mercury	8M	Sand Beige

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5983, M5983A
Make/Year Code : 8M
PPG/Ditzler : 3734
Dupont : B8570
RM/BASF : 15123
Glasurit : FDU-5983, FDU5983

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