(Crystal : Ford : 1986 - 1989)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3846; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1986 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 1L. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Crystal. Another common paint color promotional name is Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1986 and 1989, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38719 in 1986, is 1L. The code 1L 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: "1L 1986 Lincoln". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6069 or M6069A. 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 1986 Ford 1L See more information on "1986 Ford 1L"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "1L"

Usage list 1986 Ford 1L paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1986	Ford		1L	Crystal
1986	Lincoln	Lincoln	1L	Crystal
1987	Lincoln	Lincoln	1L	Crystal
1989	Ford	Ford Truck	1L	Crystal

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6069, M6069A
Make/Year Code : 1L
PPG/Ditzler : 3846
Dupont : B8644
RM/BASF : 16144
Glasurit : FDU-6069, FDU6069

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