(Pastel Blue : Ford : 1973 - 1975)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2613; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Pastel Blue. Other common color promotional names include Medium Pastel Blue and Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1975, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 17458 in 1975, is 3Q. 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: 3Q. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5364 or M5364A. 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 1975 Mustang Pastel Blue See more information on "1975 Mustang Pastel Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 3Q
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Examples of paint code 1975 Mustang Pastel Blue (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1975 Mustang Pastel Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1973	Ford		3Q	Pastel Blue
1973	Mercury	Mercury	3Q	Pastel Blue
1974	Ford		3Q	Pastel Blue
1974	Mercury	Mercury	3Q	Pastel Blue
1975	Ford		3Q	Pastel Blue
1975	Ford	Mustang	3Q	Pastel Blue
1975	Ford	Thunderbird	3Q	Pastel Blue
1975	Lincoln	Lincoln	3Q	Medium Pastel Blue
1975	Mercury	Mercury	3Q	Medium Pastel Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5364, M5364A
Chrysler/Dodge : DT8727
Make/Year Code : 3Q
PPG/Ditzler : 2613
Dupont : 42873A, 42873D, 42873, 42873L
RM/BASF : 2732

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