(Dark Slate : Ford : 1985 - 1986)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3728; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1985 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 4M. This gray blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Slate. Another common paint color promotional name is Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1986, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 22624 in 1985, is 4M. The code 4M 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: "4M 1985 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5985 or M5985A. 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.

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Usage list 1985 Ford 4M paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1985	Ford		4M	Dark Slate
1985	Ford	Mustang	4M	Dark Slate
1985	Mercury	Mercury	4M	Dark Slate
1986	Ford		4M	Dark Slate	LTD, Mustang
1986	Ford	Mustang	4M	Dark Slate
1986	Mercury	Mercury	4M	Dark Slate

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5985A, M5985
Make/Year Code : 4M
PPG/Ditzler : 3728
Dupont : B8558
RM/BASF : 15115
Glasurit : FDU-5985, FDU5985

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