(Marathon Blue : Volkswagen : 1973 - 1996)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 23 years of use, across 5 manufacturers/makes, and with 5 unique promotional names.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2573; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1974 paint by Volkswagen with a promotional name of Marathon Blue Silver. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Marathon Blue. Other common color promotional names include Blue, Light Blue, Marathon Blue Silver, and Marathon Silver. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1996, primarily by Volkswagen; but also by Audi, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Porsche, and Western Star. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Kenworth Truck, Peterbilt Truck, and Western Star Truck. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 42735 in 1974, is L96M. 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: L96M.

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Usage list 1974 Volkswagen Marathon Blue Silver paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1973	Audi		L96M	Marathon Blue
1973	Porsche		L96M	Marathon Blue
1973	Volkswagen		L96M	Marathon Blue
1973	Volkswagen	Beetle	L96M	Marathon Blue
1974	Audi		L96M	Marathon Silver
1974	Porsche		L96M	Marathon Blue	metallic
1974	Volkswagen		L96M	Marathon Blue Silver
1974	Volkswagen	Beetle	L96M	Marathon Blue
1975	Audi		L96M	Marathon Silver
1975	Volkswagen	Beetle	L96M	Marathon Blue
1976	Audi		L96M	Marathon Blue
1996				Light Blue	|2003 Autocolor Commercial Transport Color Register|
1996				Light Blue	|2003 Autocolor Commercial Transport Color Register|
1996	Kenworth	Truck	L0336	Light Blue
1996	Kenworth	Truck	L0336	Light Blue
1996	Peterbilt	Truck	N0336	Light Blue
1996	Peterbilt	Truck	N0336	Light Blue
1996	Western Star	Truck	44436U	Light Blue

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

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