(Sandlewood : Ford : 1985 - 1990)This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code
3870; therefore, the results below are from that code.
1989 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 8Z. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sandlewood. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln, Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Aerostar and Thunderbird. See the full detailed list below.
The short make/year code for this paint on a 224833 in 1989, is 8Z. The code 8Z 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: "8Z 1989 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is
M6114 or M6114A. 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 1989 Ford 8Z
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year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
| | | | Brown | |PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990| |
1985 | Ford | | 8Z | Sandlewood | |
1985 | Lincoln | Lincoln | 8Z | Sandlewood | |
1986 | Ford | | 8Z | Sandlewood | Taurus |
1987 | Ford | | 8Z | Sandlewood | |
1987 | Ford | Thunderbird | 8Z | Sandlewood | |
1987 | Mercury | Mercury | 8Z | Sandlewood | |
1989 | Ford | Aerostar | 8Z | Sandlewood | |
1989 | Ford | Ford Truck | 8Z | Sandlewood | |
1990 | Ford | Aerostar | AR | Sandlewood | metallic |
1990 | Ford | Ford Truck | AR | Sandlewood | Econoline, light truck |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford :
M6114A,
M6114
Make/Year Code : AR, 8Z
PPG/Ditzler :
3870
Dupont :
B8668
RM/BASF :
15127,
16170
Glasurit : FDU-6114, FDU6114
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