(Ming Green : Ford : 1962 - 1963)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 12489; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This blue green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Ming Green. Other common color promotional names include Ocean Turquoise and Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1962 and 1963, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Fairlane, Comet, and Galaxie. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 8008 in 1962, is D. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: D. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M1451 or M1451A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1962 Mercury Ocean Turquoise See more information on "1962 Mercury Ocean Turquoise"
or see paints with short model/year code of : D
or See all paints named "Ocean Turquoise" or "Ocean" or "Turquoise"

Examples of paint code 1962 Mercury Ocean Turquoise (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1962 Mercury Ocean Turquoise paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1962	Ford		D	Ming Green
1962	Ford	Fairlane	D	Ming Green
1962	Ford	Falcon	D	Ming Green
1962	Ford	Galaxie	D	Ming Green
1962	Mercury	Comet	D	Ocean Turquoise
1962	Mercury	Mercury	D	Ocean Turquoise
1963	Ford		D	Ming Green
1963	Ford	Fairlane	D	Ming Green
1963	Ford	Falcon	D	Ming Green
1963	Ford	Galaxie	D	Ming Green
1963	Mercury	Comet	D	Ocean Turquoise
1963	Mercury	Mercury	D	Ming Green

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M1451, M30J1451
Make/Year Code : D
PPG/Ditzler : 12489
Dupont : 82-95607L, 181-95607, 4285L, 4285
Acme/Rogers : 9070
Martin Senour : 1431
Sherwin Williams : 2119
RM/BASF : 1436

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