(Dark Blue : Lincoln : 1979 - 1985)This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code
3182; therefore, the results below are from that code.
1979 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Dark Blue. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Blue. Other common color promotional names include Blue and Midnight Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1979 and 1985, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford, International Harvester and Fleetwood. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Motor Home, Ford Truck, and International Harvester Truck. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and special order color.
The short make/year code for this paint on a 38856 in 1979, 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
M5588 or M5588A. 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 1979 Ford Dark Blue
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3Q or
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Dark"
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(more information)
year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
| | | | Blue | |PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990| |
1979 | Ford | | 3Q | Dark Blue | |
1979 | Lincoln | Lincoln | 3Q | Dark Blue | |
1980 | Ford | | 3Q | Dark Blue | Versailles |
1980 | Lincoln | Lincoln | 3Q | Dark Blue | |
1980 | Lincoln | MarkV | 3Q | Dark Blue | |
1981 | Ford | | 3Q | Dark Blue | |
1981 | Ford | Ford Truck | 3Q | Midnight Blue | |
1981 | Lincoln | Lincoln | 3Q | Dark Blue | |
1981 | Lincoln | MarkV | 3Q | Dark Blue | |
1982 | Ford | | 3Q | Dark Blue | |
1982 | Lincoln | Lincoln | 3Q | Dark Blue | |
1982 | Lincoln | MarkV | 3Q | Dark Blue | |
1983 | Fleetwood | Motor Home | | Blue | |
1985 | International Harvester | Truck | 6992 | Blue | Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford :
M5588,
M5588A,
MBRCWWA
Make/Year Code : 6992, 3Q
PPG/Ditzler :
3182
Dupont :
45779,
45779AH,
45779LH
Sherwin Williams : 30095
RM/BASF :
9830
Glasurit : FDU-5588, FDU5588
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