(Medium Copper : Ford : 1980 - 1983)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code zdupontB8077; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1983 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 8J. This orange brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Copper. Other common color promotional names include Copper and Orange. The color formulation has been used between 1980 and 1983, primarily by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 21778 in 1983, is 8J. The code 8J 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: "8J 1983 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5697 or M5697A. 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 1983 Ford 8J See more information on "1983 Ford 8J"
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Usage list 1983 Ford 8J paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Orange	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1980	Ford	Bronco	8H	Medium Copper
1980	Ford	Ford Truck	8H	Medium Copper
1983	Ford	Ford Truck	8J	Copper

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 8H
Dupont : B8077

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