Ford paint code 26
Bright Red Metallic.
- Code
26(also seen as6185)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1987–1988 across Ford
- Models
- 4
- Screen colour
#651B26approximate
Ford models with paint code 26
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 Aerostar | 1987–1988 | Bright Red Metallic |
| Ford Ford | 1987–1988 ? | Bright Red Metallic |
| Ford Mercury | 1987–1988 ? | Bright Red Metallic |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1987–1988 | Bright Red Metallic |
Where to find code 26 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 Bright Red Metallic
Ask for Ford 26 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 6185).
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.