(Marathon Blue : Volkswagen : 1973 - 1975)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Marathon Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Marathon Blue Silver. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1975, primarily by Volkswagen; but also by Audi. See the full detailed list below.

The 4 or 5 digit Dupont paint codes ending in an A or AH or AM are Centari paints. Primarily from 1960 to 1980 Dupont paint codes included all three L-Lucite, A-Centari, and D-Dulux versions. Use the 4 or 5 digit code to track paints colors independent of paint type.

Example of the color Dupont 36030A See more information on Dupont code "36030A"

Usage list of Dupont paint code 36030A (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1973	Audi		L96M	Marathon Blue
1973	Volkswagen		L96M	Marathon Blue
1973	Volkswagen	Beetle	L96M	Marathon Blue
1974	Volkswagen		L96M	Marathon Blue Silver
1974	Volkswagen	Beetle	L96M	Marathon Blue
1975	Volkswagen	Beetle	L96M	Marathon Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : L0336, N0336, L96M, 44436U
PPG/Ditzler : 2573
Dupont : 36030, 36030A, 44436, 36030D, 36030LH
Acme/Rogers : 91410
Sherwin Williams : 5747, F11-L-3460
RM/BASF : 79797
Autocolor ICI Nexa : HJK9M, JNR7B
AkzoNobel Sikkens : FLNA9026

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