Ford paint code 1Y
Dk Charcoal Metallic, also listed as Silver Metallic.
- Code
1Y(also seen as5586,5966)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 1978–1985 across Ford
- Models
- 4
- Screen colour
#353A40approximate
Ford models with paint code 1Y
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 Heavy Duty Truck | 1984–1985 ≈ | Dk Charcoal Metallic |
| Ford Lincoln | 1984–1985 ? | Dk Charcoal Metallic |
| Ford Mercury | 1984–1985 ? | Dk Charcoal Metallic |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1984–1985 | Dk Charcoal Metallic |
Where to find code 1Y 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 Metallic
Ask for Ford 1Y and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 5586, 5966).
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.