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

The short make/year code for this paint on a 12079 in 1969, is X. 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: X. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M3061 or M3061A. 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 1969 Falcon Presidential Blue See more information on "1969 Falcon Presidential Blue"
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Examples of paint code 1969 Falcon Presidential Blue (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1969 Falcon Presidential Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1968	Ford		X	Presidential Blue
1968	Ford	Fairlane	X	Presidential Blue
1968	Ford	Falcon	X	Presidential Blue
1968	Ford	Galaxie	X	Presidential Blue
1968	Ford	Mustang	X	Presidential Blue
1968	Ford	Thunderbird	X	Presidential Blue
1968	Lincoln	Lincoln	X	Admiralty Blue
1968	Mercury	Comet	X	Wellington Blue
1968	Mercury	Cougar	X	Wellington Blue
1968	Mercury	Mercury	X	Wellington Blue
1969	Ford		X	Presidential Blue
1969	Ford	Fairlane	X	Presidential Blue
1969	Ford	Falcon	X	Presidential Blue
1969	Ford	Galaxie	X	Presidential Blue
1969	Ford	Thunderbird	X	Presidential Blue
1969	Lincoln	Lincoln	X	Dark Blue
1969	Mercury	Mercury	X	Dark Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M3061
Make/Year Code : X
PPG/Ditzler : 13356
Dupont : 4866D, 4866, 4866L
Acme/Rogers : 5460
Martin Senour : 1653
Sherwin Williams : 2690
Arco : L-5234G, AE-4121G, 6213G, 4121G, S-9411G
RM/BASF : A1950, E1950D

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