(Gulfstream Aqua : Ford : 1968 - 1969)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Gulfstream Aqua. Other common color promotional names include Madras Blue and Dark Aqua. The color formulation has been used between 1968 and 1969, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Comet, Cougar, Fairlane, Falcon, and Mustang. See the full detailed list below.

The 4 or 5 digit Dupont paint codes ending in an D or DH or DM are Dulux 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 4868D See more information on Dupont code "4868D"

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Usage list of Dupont paint code 4868D (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1968	Ford		F	Gulfstream Aqua
1968	Ford	Fairlane	F	Gulfstream Aqua
1968	Ford	Falcon	F	Gulfstream Aqua
1968	Ford	Galaxie	F	Gulfstream Aqua
1968	Ford	Mustang	F	Gulfstream Aqua
1968	Mercury	Comet	F	Madras Blue
1968	Mercury	Cougar	F	Madras Blue
1968	Mercury	Mercury	F	Madras Blue
1969	Ford		F	Gulfstream Aqua
1969	Ford	Fairlane	F	Gulfstream Aqua
1969	Ford	Falcon	F	Gulfstream Aqua
1969	Ford	Galaxie	F	Gulfstream Aqua
1969	Ford	Mustang	F	Gulfstream Aqua
1969	Mercury	Comet	F	Dark Aqua
1969	Mercury	Mercury	F	Dark Aqua

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M3065, M3065A
Chrysler/Dodge : DT8816
Make/Year Code : F
PPG/Ditzler : 13329
Dupont : 4868D, 4868LH, 4868, 4868A, 4968D
Acme/Rogers : 5462
Martin Senour : 1754
Sherwin Williams : 2692
Arco : 4123G, 6215G, L-5228G, AE-4123G, S-9405G
RM/BASF : A1942, E1942, 1942

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