Ford paint code 1J
Dk Charcoal, also listed as Graphite Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Silver Metallic.
- Code
1J(also seen as5411,5651,5889,6045,7Z)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Silver
- Code in use
- 1975–1988 across Ford
- Models
- 2
- Screen colour
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Ford models with paint code 1J
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Lincoln | 1983–1988 ? | Dk Charcoal |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1983–1988 | Dk Charcoal |
Where to find code 1J on your Ford
Safety compliance certification label on the driver's door jamb. Two characters next to EXT PNT, for example UH (Agate Black) or YZ (Oxford White).
Touch-up paint for Dk Charcoal
Ask for Ford 1J and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 5411, 5651, 5889).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.