(Light Yellow Gold : Ford : 1971 - 1973)This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code
2298; therefore, the results below are from that code.
1972 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of X. This yellow gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Yellow Gold. Other common color promotional names include Light Goldenrod, Brown, and Durango Tan. The color formulation has been used between 1971 and 1973, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln, Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Ford Truck and Mustang. See the full detailed list below.
The short make/year code for this paint on a 15506 in 1972, is X. The code X 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: "X 1972 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is
M3565 or M3565A. 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 1972 Ford X
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Usage list 1972 Ford X paint
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year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
| | | | Brown | |PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990| |
1971 | Ford | | O | Light Yellow Gold | |
1971 | Ford | Thunderbird | O | Light Yellow Gold | |
1971 | Lincoln | Lincoln | O | Light Yellow Gold | |
1972 | Ford | | 6B | Light Goldenrod | |
1972 | Ford | Ford Truck | X | Light Goldenrod | |
1972 | Ford | Thunderbird | 6B | Light Yellow Gold | |
1972 | Lincoln | Lincoln | 6B | Light Yellow Gold | |
1973 | Ford | | 6B | Light Goldenrod | |
1973 | Ford | Ford Truck | X | Durango Tan | |
1973 | Ford | Mustang | 6B | Light Yellow Gold | |
1973 | Ford | Thunderbird | 6B | Light Yellow Gold | |
1973 | Lincoln | Lincoln | 6B | Light Yellow Gold | |
1973 | Mercury | Mercury | 6B | Light Goldenrod | |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford :
M3565A,
M3565
Make/Year Code : O, X, 6B
PPG/Ditzler :
2298
Dupont :
5237,
5237L,
5237A,
5237D
RM/BASF :
2428
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