Ford paint code 6253
L Sandlewood Metallic.
- Code
6253(also seen as63,AX)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Silver
- Code in use
- 1988–1991 across Ford
- Models
- 7
- Screen colour
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Ford models with paint code 6253
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 | 1988–1991 | L Sandlewood Metallic |
| Ford Bronco II | 1988–1990 | L Sandlewood Metallic |
| Ford Explorer | 1990–1991 | L Sandlewood Metallic |
| Ford Ford | 1988–1991 ? | L Sandlewood Metallic |
| Ford Lincoln | 1988–1991 ? | L Sandlewood Metallic |
| Ford Mercury | 1988–1991 ? | L Sandlewood Metallic |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1988–1991 | L Sandlewood Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Ford Ranger (built 2011–present)
Where to find code 6253 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 L Sandlewood Metallic
Ask for Ford 6253 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 63, AX).
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.