(Cherry Red : Volkswagen : 1965 - 1987)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 22 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 71511; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1968 paint by Volkswagen with short manufacturer/year paint code of L554. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Cherry Red. Other common color promotional names include Dark Red and Red. The color formulation has been used between 1965 and 1987, primarily by Volkswagen; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and trim color.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 11535 in 1968, is L554. The code L554 is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "L554 1968 Volkswagen". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5366 or M5366A. 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 1968 Volkswagen L554 See more information on "1968 Volkswagen L554"
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Usage list 1968 Volkswagen L554 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1965	Volkswagen		L554	Cherry Red
1966	Volkswagen		L554	Cherry Red
1967	Volkswagen		L554	Cherry Red
1968	Volkswagen		L554	Cherry Red
1969	Volkswagen		L554	Cherry Red
1983	Ford			Dark Red	stripe color
1987	Ford			Dark Red	stripe color

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5366, M5366A
Make/Year Code : L554
PPG/Ditzler : 71511
Dupont : 97711, 8089, 8089LM
Martin Senour : 20638
RM/BASF : U5788R, 2178, 17200
Glasurit : FDU-5366, FDU5366

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