(Medium Scarlet : Ford : 1987 - 1991)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes 3935 or 4000. The most popular is 3935; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1988 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 2D. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Scarlet. Other common color promotional names include Scarlet Red, Medium Sapphire Blue, and Red. The color formulation has been used between 1987 and 1991, primarily by Ford; but also by GMC, Mercury and Chevrolet. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Bronco, Chevy Truck, Mustang, and Thunderbird. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 24033 in 1988, is 2D. The code 2D 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: "2D 1988 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6236 or M6236A. 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 1988 Ford 2D paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1987	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	25	Medium Sapphire Blue	mini van
1987	Ford		2D	Medium Scarlet
1987	Ford	Mustang	2D	Scarlet Red
1987	Ford	Thunderbird	2D	Scarlet Red
1987	GMC	GMC	25	Medium Sapphire Blue	metallic
1987	Mercury	Mercury	2D	Medium Scarlet
1988	Ford		2D	Medium Scarlet
1988	Ford	Ford Truck	2D	Medium Scarlet
1988	Ford	Mustang	2D	Scarlet Red
1988	Ford	Thunderbird	2D	Scarlet Red
1988	GMC	GMC	25	Medium Sapphire Blue	metallic
1988	Mercury	Mercury	2D	Medium Scarlet
1989	Ford		2D	Medium Scarlet
1989	Ford	Ford Truck	2D	Medium Scarlet
1989	Ford	Mustang	2D	Scarlet Red
1991	Ford	Bronco	EN	Medium Scarlet
1991	Ford	Ford Truck	EN	Medium Scarlet	light truck

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6236, M6236A
Make/Year Code : 2D, EN
PPG/Ditzler : 3935
Dupont : B8753
RM/BASF : 17130
Glasurit : FDU-6236, FDU6236

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