(Bleu Alpine : Alpine : 1979 - 1999)
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This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Bleu Alpine. The color formulation has been used between 1979 and 1999, primarily by Alpine. See the full detailed list below.

Autocolor paint code RS22B is a paint with a clearcoat. Variations of this code can include RS22 for a solid color paint, RS22M for a single layer metallic, RS22B followed with a clearcoat, RS22G including a groundcoat, and the rare RS22T for a 3-coat process. Multiple codes with different single-character suffixes indicate the use of multiple processes/finishes. Note: we have found some reuse of a few 4 character Autocolor codes as well as the 4-character base code not matching the base color of the B, M, G, T suffix code. Where possible, we have specifically identified these code conflicts.

Autocolor has been providing paint since 1883, and was part of the Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) in Britain. PPG bought them out in 1999, and changed their name to Nexa Autocolor in 2002. Base Autocolor codes are 4 alfa-numeric characters optionally followed by a suffix letter indicating the finish. Suffix options are none for solid colors, M for single layer metallic, B for basecoat followed by a clearcoat, T for a 3-coat pearl-effect, and G for a groundcoat. Extra paint group codes include T01, T02, T03... for tinted clearcoats; SG01, SG02, SG03 for grey undercoat; M01, M02, M03 for matted clearcoat, and U01, U02, U03 for stripe paints. Multiple groups can exist for a paint use.
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Usage list of Autocolor paint code RS22B (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1979	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1980	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1981	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1982	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1983	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1984	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1985	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1986	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1987	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1988	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1989	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1990	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1991	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1992	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1993	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1994	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1995	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1996	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1997	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1998	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic
1999	Alpine		485	Bleu Alpine	metallic

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 485
Autocolor ICI Nexa : RS22B

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