(Sand Beige : Ford : 1985 - 1986)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3734; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1985 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 8M. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sand Beige. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1986, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln, Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 22633 in 1985, is 8M. The code 8M 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: "8M 1985 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5983 or M5983A. 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 1985 Ford 8M See more information on "1985 Ford 8M"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "8M"

Usage list 1985 Ford 8M paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1985	Ford		8M	Sand Beige
1985	Ford	Ford Truck	8M	Sand Beige
1985	Lincoln	Lincoln	8M	Sand Beige
1985	Mercury	Mercury	8M	Sand Beige
1986	Ford		8M	Sand Beige	metallic, Thunderbird, Tempo, Escort
1986	Ford	Thunderbird	8M	Sand Beige	metallic
1986	Lincoln	Lincoln	8M	Sand Beige
1986	Mercury	Mercury	8M	Sand Beige

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5983A, M5983
Make/Year Code : 8M
PPG/Ditzler : 3734
Dupont : B8570
RM/BASF : 15123
Glasurit : FDU-5983, FDU5983

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