Ford paint code 6261
Dark Chestnut Metallic.
- Code
6261(also seen as97,A8)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 1988–1994 across Ford
- Models
- 6
- Screen colour
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Ford models with paint code 6261
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 | 1988–1994 | Dark Chestnut Metallic |
| Ford Bronco I | 1988–1994 | Dark Chestnut Metallic |
| Ford Bronco II | 1988–1990 | Dark Chestnut Metallic |
| Ford Econoline | 1988–1994 ? | Dark Chestnut Metallic |
| Ford F-Series | 1988–1994 | Dark Chestnut Metallic |
| Ford Kentucky Truck | 1988–1994 ? | Dark Chestnut Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Ford Ranger (built 2011–present)
Where to find code 6261 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 Dark Chestnut Metallic
Ask for Ford 6261 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 97, A8).
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.