(Chamois : Lincoln : 1978 - 1980)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2997; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1980 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 5K. This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as Chamois. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1980, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 19605 in 1980, is 5K. The code 5K 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: "5K 1980 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5536 or M5536A. 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 5K See more information on "1980 Ford 5K"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "5K"

Usage list 1980 Ford 5K paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Ford	Ford Truck	5K,5	Chamois	clearcoat, Kentucky Truck color only
1978	Lincoln	Lincoln	5K	Chamois
1979	Ford	Ford Truck	5	Chamois
1980	Ford		5K	Chamois
1980	Lincoln	Lincoln	5K	Chamois
1980	Lincoln	MarkV	5K	Chamois

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5536, M5536A
Make/Year Code : 5K, 5
PPG/Ditzler : 2997
Dupont : 45151, 45151LH
RM/BASF : 9295
Glasurit : FDU-5536, FDU5536

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