(Brite Red : Ford : 1987 - 1988)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint with 5 unique promotional names.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3939; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1987 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 26. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Brite Red. Other common color promotional names include Bright Red, Medium Canyon Red, Medium Red, and Red. The color formulation has been used between 1987 and 1988, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Ford Truck and Aerostar. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23441 in 1987, is 26. The code 26 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: "26 1987 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6185 or M6185A. 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 1987 Ford 26 See more information on "1987 Ford 26"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "26"

Usage list 1987 Ford 26 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1987	Ford		26	Bright Red
1987	Ford		26	Brite Red
1987	Ford	Thunderbird	26	Medium Canyon Red
1987	Lincoln	Lincoln	26	Brite Red
1987	Mercury	Mercury	26	Brite Red
1988	Ford		26	Brite Red
1988	Ford	Aerostar	26	Brite Red	metallic
1988	Ford	Ford Truck	26	Brite Red
1988	Ford	Thunderbird	26	Medium Red
1988	Mercury	Mercury	26	Brite Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6185, M6185A
Make/Year Code : 26
PPG/Ditzler : 3939
Dupont : B8749
RM/BASF : 17135
Glasurit : FDU-6185, FDU6185

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